Socorro, São Paulo

22°35′29″S 46°31′44″W / 22.59139°S 46.52889°W / -22.59139; -46.52889

Socorro
Municipality of the Hydromineral Spa of Socorro
A street in downtown Socorro
Location in the state of São Paulo
Socorro
Coordinates: 22°35′29″S 46°31′44″W / 22.59139°S 46.52889°W / -22.59139; -46.52889
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
FoundedAugust 9, 1829
IncorporatedMarch 17, 1883
Government
  MayorAndre Bozola (PTB)
Area
  Total
448.074 km2 (173.002 sq mi)
Elevation
752 m (2,467 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
41,352
  Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
  Demonym
Socorrense
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal Code
13960-000
Area code19
HDI (2000)0.812 –high
WebsiteSocorro 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.