Mogi das Cruzes
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Mogi das Cruzes is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, located within the metropolitan region of the state capital. Founded in 1560 by bandeirantes, it served as a vital resting place for explorers traveling between the coast and the interior. The city is notable for its significant Japanese-descendant population and its role as the easternmost arm of the São Paulo conurbation.
Statistics
Area
712.54 km²
Population
450,785