| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| State: | São Paulo |
| Macro-region: | Vale do Paraíba Paulista |
| Microrregions: | Guaratinguetá |
| Founded: | 1788 |
| Location: | 22.73/22°43'51" S, 45.125/45°7'29" W |
| Area: | 416.5 km² |
| Population: | 77,843 (2004) Ranked 223rd |
| Population density: | 186.9/km² |
| Elevation: | 524 m |
| Postal code: | 12660-xxx |
| Area/distance code: | (00)55-12 |
| Website: | www.lorena.sp.gov.br |
| Population Statistics | |
| Urban: | 75,097 |
| Rural: | 2,893 |
| Other | |
| Literacy rate: | 94.13% |
| HDI: | 0,807 |
| HDI - Money Income | 0,740 |
| HDI - Longevity | 0,761 |
| HDI - Scholarship | 0,921 |
Lorena is a municipality/county in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2004 is 77,843, the density is 186.9/km² and the area is 416.5 km². The elevation is 524 m.
The city was originated when a farm was constructed at the end of the 17th century. It became a parish in 1718, a municipality in 1788 and is a city since 1856. The city is now the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lorena. Its main business areas are industry, services and agro-business. It is also a highlight in region due to its three colleges, including areas from human to exact sciences.
| Year | Population | Change | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 77,990 | - | 186.97/km² |
| 2004 | 77,843 | - | 186.9/km² |
According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 77,990, of which 75,097 are urban and 2.893 are rural. Its life expectancy for the city was 70.64 years. The literacy rate was at 94.13%.
| Northwest: Piquete | North: Piquete | Northeast: Cachoeira Paulista |
| West: Guaratinguetá | Lorena | East: Canas and Silveiras |
| South: Cunha |