Jaboticabal

Jaboticabal
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Jaboticabal Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°15′17″S 48°19′20″W / 21.25472°S 48.32222°WCoordinates: 21°15′17″S 48°19′20″W / 21.25472°S 48.32222°W
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast Region
State	São Paulo
Mesoregion	Ribeirão Preto
Microregion	Jaboticabal
Government
• Mayor	Raul Girio (PSDB)
Area
• Total	707 km^2 (273 sq mi)
Elevation	605 m (1,985 ft)
Population (2015)
• Total	75,820
• Density	110/km^2 (280/sq mi)
Time zone	BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)
Website	Official website

Jaboticabal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 75,820 (2015 est.) in an area of 707 km².^[1] The town takes its name from the jabuticaba tree.

Jaboticabal is home to the UNESP university campus, and is also the city that most produces peanuts in Brazil. Around the city are extensive sugar cane plantations and industries making Jaboticabal one of the most important cities in agrobusiness around its region.

Economy

The municipality is located in one of the richest regions in São Paulo State, SE Brasil, responsible for approximately 8.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

References

1. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística