Lavrinhas

Lavrinhas
Cachoeira da Pedreira
City Hall
Railway Station
Pinheiros District
Senzala Country Club
Location in São Paulo state
Lavrinhas
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°34′15″S 44°54′8″W / 22.57083°S 44.90222°W / -22.57083; -44.90222
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Metrop. regionVale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte
Area
  Total
167.07 km2 (64.51 sq mi)
Elevation
508 m (1,667 ft)
Population
 (2020 )
  Total
7,311
  Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
12790-xxx
Area code+55-19
Websitewww.lavrinhas.sp.gov.br

Lavrinhas is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is formed by the neighborhoods of Jardim Mavisou, Pinheiros, Capela do Jacu, Village Campestre and Centro, where its seat is located. The municipality is crossed by many rivers, creeks etc; the main ones being Jacu River, Braço River and Paraíba do Sul River, this being its main river. It is a historical town, wherein events of the 1932 Paulista Revolution took place. As for its economy, most of it is based on agriculture, cattle raising, in addition to being known for having mineral water spring and crystal clear waters, which attract tourists from all over the country; therefore, it is recognized as a Municipality of Tourist Interest.