Aguaí is a Brazilian municipality located in the eastern part of the state of São Paulo. The population is 36,648 (2020 est.) in an area of 475 square kilometres (183 sq mi). The settlement Cascavel was established in 1887 near a railway station. In 1944, when it was separated from São João da Boa Vista, it became an independent municipality with the name Aguaí.
History
The municipality was created by state law in 1944.
Geography
Limits
North
Santa Cruz das Palmeiras, Casa Branca, Vargem Grande do Sul, São João da Boa Vista
South
Mogi Guaçu
East
São João da Boa Vista, Espírito Santo do Pinhal
West
Leme, Pirassununga
Rivers
- Jaguari Mirim River
- Itupeva River
Demographics
Media
In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo. In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).
Notable people
- Aline Villares Reis Football player
- Filipe Aguaí Football player
See also
- List of municipalities in São Paulo
- Interior of São Paulo
References
External links
- (in Portuguese) Website of Aguaí
- (in Portuguese) Aguaí online
