Jaboticabal

Jaboticabal
Municipality

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Location in São Paulo state
Jaboticabal

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 21°15′17″S 48°19′20″W / 21.25472°S 48.32222°W / -21.25472; -48.32222Coordinates: 21°15′17″S 48°19′20″W / 21.25472°S 48.32222°W / -21.25472; -48.32222
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast Region
State São Paulo
Mesoregion Ribeirão Preto
Microregion Jaboticabal
Government
  Mayor Raul Girio (PSDB)
Area
  Total 707 km2 (273 sq mi)
Elevation 605 m (1,985 ft)
Population (2015)
  Total 75,820
  Density 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)
Website Official website

Jaboticabal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 75,820 (2015 est.) in an area of 707 km².[1] The town takes its name from the jabuticaba tree.

Jaboticabal is home to the UNESP university campus, and is also the city that most produces peanuts in Brazil. Around the city are extensive sugar cane plantations and industries making Jaboticabal one of the most important cities in agrobusiness around its region.

Economy

The municipality is located in one of the richest regions in São Paulo State, SE Brasil, responsible for approximately 8.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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