Santa Bárbara d'Oeste
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Santa Bárbara d'Oeste is a municipality within the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and part of the Campinas Metropolitan Region. Founded in 1818, it honors Saint Barbara and is unique as the first Brazilian city founded by a woman, Margaret Grace Martins. It holds significance as the birthplace of Brazil's automobile industry.
Statistics
Area
272.20 km²
Population
194,390