Redenção da Serra
| Redenção da Serra | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Redenção da Serra Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 23°16′1″S 45°32′12″W / 23.26694°S 45.53667°WCoordinates: 23°16′1″S 45°32′12″W / 23.26694°S 45.53667°W | |
| Country |
 Brazil |
| Region | Southeast Region |
| State | São Paulo |
| Metrop. region | Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 309.44 km2 (119.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 3,930 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) |
| Postal code | 12170-xxx |
| Area code | +55-12 |
| Website |
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Redenção da Serra (Portuguese for Redemption of the mountains) is a municipality (município) in the eastern part of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte.[1] The population is 3,930 (2015 est.) in an area of 309.44 km².[2] The elevation is 730 m.
History
The modern history of Redenção da Serra goes back to the start of the nineteenth century. As the gold mines of Minas Gerais became depleted the focus of the Brazilian economy shifted towards the Paraíba Valley and the production of coffee. The growth of the coffee monoculture drove rapid economic growth, leading to expansion and prosperity for a number of urban centers such as Taubaté, Pindamonhangaba, Guaratinguetá, Lorena and Bananal.
References
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Caçapava | Taubaté | | |
| Jambeiro |  |
São Luís do Paraitinga | ||
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| Paraibuna | Natividade da Serra |
