Mogi Guaçu

Mogi Guaçu
Municipality
Município de Mogi Guaçu
Municipality of Mogi Guaçu

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Nickname(s): Old capital of Ceramics and Guaçu
Motto: "Honor et Gloria"  (Latin)
"Honor and Glory"
Mogi Guaçu

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 22°22′19″S 46°56′31″W / 22.37194°S 46.94194°WCoordinates: 22°22′19″S 46°56′31″W / 22.37194°S 46.94194°W
Country Brazil
Region Southeast
State São Paulo
Founded April 09, 1877
Government
  Mayor Walter Caveanha
(2013–2017)
Area
  Total 885 km2 (342 sq mi)
Elevation 591 m (1,938.9 ft)
Population (2010)
  Total 138.244
  Density 156.21/km2 (404.6/sq mi)
Demonym Guaçuano
Time zone BRT (UTC−3)
  Summer (DST) BRST (UTC−2)
Postal Code (CEP) 13840-000
Area code(s) +55 19
Website http://www.mogiguacu.sp.gov.br

Mogi Guaçu is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population as of 2008 was 141,559 people and these covered an area of 885.00 km². The city is at an average elevation (above sea level) of 591 m. Mogi Guaçu is a place name that probably originates from the Tupi language. It means "large river of snakes".. The city was founded on April 9, 1877 (132 years old).

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