Piracaia | |
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Municipality | |
Location in São Paulo state |
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Location in Brazil | |
Coordinates: 23°3′14″S 46°21′29″W / 23.05389°S 46.35806°WCoordinates: 23°3′14″S 46°21′29″W / 23.05389°S 46.35806°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Southeast Region |
State | São Paulo |
Area | |
• Total | 386 km2 (149 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 26,688 |
• Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) |
Piracaia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 26,688 (2015 est.) in an area of 386 km². The elevation is 792 m. The municipality was established in 1859 as Santo Antônio da Cachoeira, but its name was changed into Piracaia on August 20, 1906.