Socorro, São Paulo
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Socorro | |
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| Municipality of the Hydromineral Spa of Socorro | |
 Socorro City Gate | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location in the state of São Paulo | |
| Coordinates: 22°35′29″S 46°31′44″W / 22.59139°S 46.52889°WCoordinates: 22°35′29″S 46°31′44″W / 22.59139°S 46.52889°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Founded | August 9, 1829 |
| Incorporated | March 17, 1883 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marisa de Souza Pinto Fontana (PSDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 448.074 km2 (173.002 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 752 m (2,467 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 34,312 |
| • Density | 76.2/km2 (197/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Socorrense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
| Postal Code | 13960-000 |
| Area code(s) | 19 |
| HDI (2000) | 0.812 –high |
| Website | Prefeitura de Socorro |
Socorro is a town in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The city is on the "do Peixe" River and in Mantiqueira Mountains. Currently,[when?] the city's economy is based on clothing (knitting), ecotourism and adventure sports.
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