Guaimbê

Guaimbê
Municipality

Location in São Paulo state
Guaimbê

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 21°54′36″S 49°53′48″W / 21.91000°S 49.89667°W / -21.91000; -49.89667Coordinates: 21°54′36″S 49°53′48″W / 21.91000°S 49.89667°W / -21.91000; -49.89667
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast Region
State São Paulo
Area
  Total 218 km2 (84 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 5,696
  Density 26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)

Guaimbê is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is located near the cities of Lins and Araçatuba. It was founded in 1953. The population is 5,696 (2015 est.) in an area of 218 km².[1] Its altitude is 469 m.

Guaimbê or guaibê is also a plant (Philodendron williamsii) which has a sweet fruit which was very much appreciated by the Guarani Indians. The location was probably named after the plant.

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