Socorro, São Paulo
22°35′29″S 46°31′44″W / 22.59139°S 46.52889°W
Socorro | |
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| Municipality of the Hydromineral Spa of Socorro | |
A street in downtown Socorro | |
Location in the state of São Paulo | |
| Coordinates: 22°35′29″S 46°31′44″W / 22.59139°S 46.52889°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Founded | August 9, 1829 |
| Incorporated | March 17, 1883 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andre Bozola (PTB) |
| Area | |
• Total | 448.074 km2 (173.002 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 752 m (2,467 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 41,352 |
| • Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Socorrense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 13960-000 |
| Area code | 19 |
| HDI (2000) | 0.812 –high |
| Website | Socorro City Hall |
Socorro is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The city is located on the "do Peixe" River and in Mantiqueira Mountains, bordering the state of Minas Gerais to the north and east. Currently, the city's economy is based in the sector of clothing (knitting), ecotourism and adventure sports.