Limeira

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Limeira

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Limeira is a city located in the eastern part of São Paulo state, Brazil, known for its historical coffee cultivation and current sugar cane production. It gained recognition as "Brazil's plated jewelry capital" due to its significant export industry. The city's origins trace back to the 1820s, with a legend involving a Franciscan friar and lime oranges.

Statistics

Area

580.71 km²

Population

308,482

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