Pirapora do Bom Jesus

Pirapora do Bom Jesus is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo.[2] The population is 19,178 (2020 est.) in an area of 108.49 km².[3] The name Pirapora comes from the Tupi language.

Pirapora do Bom Jesus
Municipality
The church
The church
Flag of Pirapora do Bom Jesus
Coat of arms of Pirapora do Bom Jesus
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Pirapora do Bom Jesus is located in Brazil
Pirapora do Bom Jesus
Pirapora do Bom Jesus
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 23°23′50″S 47°0′10″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast Brazil
StateSão Paulo
Metropolitan RegionSão Paulo
Area
  Total108.49 km2 (41.89 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
  Total19,178
  Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Culture

Pirapora is the biggest Brazilian shrine after Aparecida. A sculpture of the Good Jesus is venerated here.

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References

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