Limeira
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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