Cotia

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Cotia
A garden in downtown Cotia
A garden in downtown Cotia
Official seal of Cotia
Seal
Location in the state of São Paulo and Brazil
Location in the state of São Paulo and Brazil
Coordinates: 23°36′15″S 46°55′10″W / -23.60417, -46.91944
Country Brazil
Region Southeast
State São Paulo
Founded April 2, 1856
Government
 - Mayor Joaquim Horácio Pedroso Neto
Area
 - Total 323.891 km² (125.1 sq mi)
Elevation 853 m (2,799 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
 - Total 179.685
 - Density 554.8/km² (1,436.9/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
 - Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Website: Prefeitura Municipal de Cotia

Cotia is a city in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2006 was 179,685. The city is at an altitude of 853 m, its density is 554.77/km² and the area is 324 km². Cotia is linked with the Rodovia Raposo Tavares highway.

[edit] Population history

Year Population Density
2003 161,782 399.22/km²
2004 170,206 535.33/km²
2006 179,685 554.77/km²

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2006/POP_2006_DOU.pdf

[edit] External links

North: Carapicuíba, Itapevi, Jandira, Osasco
West: Vargem Grande Paulista, São Roque Cotia East: Itapecerica da Serra, Embu, São Paulo
South: São Lourenço da Serra