Pindamonhangaba

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Pindamonhangaba

Name

Pindamonhangaba

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Pindamonhangaba is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, situated in the Paraíba Valley between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The name originates from the Old Tupi language, meaning 'where hooks are made'. The city's history traces back to at least 1643 with Captain João Prado Martins.

Statistics

Area

730.20 km²

Population

170,132

Location