Glicério
Glicério | |
|---|---|
Location in São Paulo state | |
| Coordinates: 21°22′34″S 50°12′21″W / 21.37611°S 50.20583°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
• Total | 273 km2 (105 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
• Total | 4,829 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Glicério is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 4,829 (2020 est.) in an area of 273 km2. The elevation is 400 m. The city is known for being the birthplace of former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro.
The city was originally founded in 1906 as the village of Povoado de Castilho. The name of the village originated from the presence of the Castilho family who set up the first ranches in the area.