Piracicaba

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Piracicaba (Brazilian Portuguese: [piɾɐsiˈkabɐ] or [piˌɾasiˈkabɐ]) is a Brazilian municipality located in the interior of São Paulo state, in the Southeast Region of Brazil. It serves as the main city of the Metropolitan Region of Piracicaba (RMP) and is situated approximately 150 km (93 mi) northwest of the state capital, São Paulo. Covering an area of just over 1,378 km2 (532 sq mi), with around 169 km2 (65 sq mi) classified as urban area, Piracicaba has a population of 438,827 inhabitants, making it the 13th most populous municipality in São Paulo state. Established in 1767 along the banks of the Piracicaba River, a vital water source for the region, Piracicaba saw significant agricultural development during the 19th century, particularly in sugarcane and coffee cultivation. However, the early 20th century brought economic decline due to the collapse of the coffee cycle and falling sugar prices, a situation that persisted until the onset of industrialization. Piracicaba was among the...

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