Socorro, São Paulo
| Socorro | |||
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| Municipality | |||
| Municipality of the Hydromineral Spa of Socorro | |||
Socorro City Gate
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 Location in the state of São Paulo |
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| 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 |
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| Region | Southeast | ||
| State |  São Paulo |
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| 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, the city's economy is based on clothing (knitting), ecotourism and adventure sports.
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