Aparecida

Aparecida
Municipality
Panoramic view of Aparecida
Jardim Paraíba neighborhood and Potim in the background
Statue of Immaculate
Paraíba Valley seen from Itapeva Peak
Location in São Paulo state
Aparecida
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°50′50″S 45°13′48″W / 22.84722°S 45.23000°W / -22.84722; -45.23000
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast Brazil
StateSão Paulo
Metropolitan RegionVale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte
Area
  Total
121.08 km2 (46.75 sq mi)
Elevation
542 m (1,778 ft)
Population
 (2020 )
  Total
36,185
  Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
12570-000
Websitewww.aparecida.sp.gov.br

Aparecida is a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo. It is located in the fertile valley of the River Paraíba do Sul on the southern (right) bank. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The population is 36,185 (2020 est.) in an area of 121.08 km². The municipality is sometimes referred as Aparecida do Norte.