Jardinópolis, São Paulo

Jardinópolis
Municipality

Location in São Paulo state
Jardinópolis

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 21°1′4″S 47°45′50″W / 21.01778°S 47.76389°W / -21.01778; -47.76389Coordinates: 21°1′4″S 47°45′50″W / 21.01778°S 47.76389°W / -21.01778; -47.76389
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast Region
State São Paulo
Area
  Total 502 km2 (194 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 41,799
  Density 83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)

Jardinópolis is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the outskirts of Ribeirão Preto. The population is 41,799 (2015 est.) in an area of 502 km².[1] It is 590 m above the sea level. Jardinópolis is known as an important distribution center of mango in Brazil. The town hosts the "Festa do Senhor Bom Jesus da Lapa" (The Kind Hearted Jesus of Lapa's celebration) religious event, which takes place every year between July 27 and August 6.

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