Cunha, São Paulo
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| State: | São Paulo |
| Microrregions: | N/A |
| Founded: | 1785 |
| Area: | 1,407.1 km² |
| Population: | 22,889 (2004) Ranked 223rd |
| Population density: | 16.21/km² |
| Elevation: | 950 m |
| Postal code: | 12530-xxx |
| Area/distance code: | (00)55-12 |
| Website: | www.cunha.sp.gov.br |
| Population Statistics | |
| Urban: | 11,134 or 48.22% |
| Rural: | 11,926 or 51.69% |
Coordinates: 23°04′31″S 44°57′28″W / 23.075152°S 44.957879°W Cunha is a city in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2003 is 22,975, its density is 16.33/km² and the area is 1,407 km². The first inhabitants arrived in the beginning of the 18th century. The municipality was founded in 1785, it was elevated to a city in 1858. Since 1975 Cunha has become an important center of stoneware ceramics, with 5 Noborigama wood fired kilns and 16 ceramics studios in all. The city is visited for ceramics, a pleasant climate, natural parks and gastronomy.
Population history
| Year | Population | Change | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23,090 | - | 16.41/km² |
| 2003 | 22,975 | - | 16.33/km² |
| 2004 | 22,889 | - | 16.27/km² |
Demographics
According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 23,090, of which 11,134 or 48.22% are urban and 11,936 or (51.69%) are rural. Its life expectancy for the city was 71.69 years. The fertility rate was at 2.41.
External links
- (Portuguese) http://www.cunha.sp.gov.br
- (Portuguese) citybrazil.com.br
- (Portuguese) Cunha on Explorevale
- (Portuguese) http://cunhaceramica.info
| Northwest: Guaratinguetá | North: Lorena and Silveiras | Northeast: Areias |
| West: Lagoinha | Cunha | East: São José do Barreiro and Parati, RJ |
| Southwest: São Luís do Paraitinga | South: Ubatuba | Southeast: Parati, RJ |