Avaré, São Paulo
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Country | Brazil | ||
Region | Southeast Region | ||
State | São Paulo | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Paulo Dias Novaes Filho (2013-2016) | ||
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• Total | 1,213 km2 (468 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 766 m (2,513 ft) | ||
Population (2015) | |||
• Total | 88.385 | ||
• Density | 0.073/km2 (0.19/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) | ||
Website | www |
Avaré is a city in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, located 270 km from the state capital, São Paulo. The population is 88,385 (2015 est.) in an area of 1213 km².[1] Established on 15 September 1861 by Major Vitoriano de Souza Rocha and Domiciano Santana, the city was developed around the chapel of Our Lady of the Good Death ("Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte").
The economy is based on agriculture, cattle ranching and tourism. The Jurumirim Hydroelectric Dam in the Paranapanema River is istuated near Avaré. The city has its own airport, Avaré-Arandu Airport.
Tourism is an important aspect in Avaré, which today is virtually a large ranch. Traditional events occur throughout the year, such as the Feira das Nações (Fair of the Nations), where typical foods of various countries are served, and the FAMPOP, (Fair of Popular Music), whose objective is to highlight and award singers, musicians and composers. Natural attractions such as Terra da Água, do Verde e do Sol ("Land of water, the green, and the sun") also invite tourists to the beauty of Avaré's large reservoir.
The city is also distinguished as a center of higher education. Many students from the surrounding region come to Avaré seeking a quality education and a chance to study. The Faculdade Sudoeste Paulista (São Paulo State Southwest College) and other higher education institutions are located there.
Gallery
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City Hall
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City Council
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Bandstand in São João Square
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Christ Statue in Largo Santa Cruz
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Monument to the soldiers that fought in World War II
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Luminous fountain in Largo São João
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Hospital
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Cristo Redentor at night
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Cloverleaf interchange in Rodovia Castelo Branco
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Hydroelectric power station of Rio Novo
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Temple of the Masonic Nazareth
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Exhibition of old vehicles
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Avaré. |
- Photos of the City
- (Portuguese) Association Industrial Commercial Farming of Avaré – ACIA
- (Portuguese) EncontraAvaré - Find everything about Avaré
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