Limeira

Limeira is a city in the eastern part of the Brazilian state of São Paulo. With a population of approximately 291,869 people (2022 IBGE.) and covering an area of 581 square kilometers, it sits at an elevation of 588 meters. The city is situated 154 kilometers from São Paulo, the capital of the state, and 1011 kilometers from Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. Limeira is conveniently accessible from São Paulo via two highways: Rodovia Anhanguera and Rodovia dos Bandeirantes.

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Settlement.image_caption: From left to right, the notable landmarks in Limeira include the Prada Building, the Fraternity Palace, the Commercial Centre Edifice, the revolutionary monument on Toledo Barros plaza, the "Spencer Vampré" City Forum, the Grotto, the Levy Manour, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church, E.E. Brasil (state high school), and the skyline seen from Jd. Planalto.
Settlement.image_map: SaoPaulo Municip Limeira.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location in São Paulo state
Settlement.pushpin_map: Brazil
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Brazil
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Brazil
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Southeast
Settlement.subdivision_type2: State
Settlement.subdivision_name2: São Paulo
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Mesoregion
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Microregion
Settlement.subdivision_type5: Metrop. region
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 1826
Settlement.leader_party: PODE
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor

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Demonym: limeirense
Population: 207770
Area: 580.711
Elevation: 588
Official website: www.limeira.sp.gov.br
Image: Mural Limeira.png
Dialing code: 19

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Commons category: Limeira
Human Development Index: 0.775
postal code: 13480-000 até 13489-999
inception: 1863-01-01
electorate: 198063

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In the past, Limeira was a significant center for coffee cultivation and played a strategic role in the industry. It also earned the nickname "Brazilian orange capital" due to its extensive production of citrus fruits. However, the primary agricultural focus in the city has now shifted to sugar cane cultivation. Limeira has gained international recognition as "Brazil's plated jewelry capital" due to its thriving industry in plated and semi-jewelry. More than 450 companies in Limeira are responsible for half of Brazil's exports in this sector.