São Manuel
| São Manuel | |
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 Location in São Paulo state |
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 São Manuel
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| Coordinates: 22°43′51″S 48°34′15″W / 22.73083°S 48.57083°WCoordinates: 22°43′51″S 48°34′15″W / 22.73083°S 48.57083°W | |
| Country |
 Brazil
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| Region | Southeast Region |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 651 km2 (251 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 40,367 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) |
São Manuel is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 40,367 (2015 est.) in an area of 651 km². The elevation is 709 m.
On April 19th, 1850, lieutenant Manoel Gomes de Faria, Dona Delfina Carolina Gomes, Antonio Joaquim Mendes, and Sinhorinha Rosa da Conceição, sponsored the foundation of Sao Manuel at Água Clara. On February 2, 1871, the location of the city was changed to Bairro do Paraízo, or the Tavares. The Chapel of St. Benedict was built and blessed in 1874. The date of foundation for the city is recorded as June 17, 1870.
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