Arujá

Arujá

Arujá is a Brazilian municipality located within the state of São Paulo. Positioned in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, the city spans an area of 96.17 square kilometers (37.13 square miles).

Geographically defined by its surrounding neighbors, the territory shares borders with Santa Isabel to the north and northeast, Mogi das Cruzes to the southeast, Itaquaquecetuba to the south, and Guarulhos situated to the west and northwest. Within this municipal land, the area contains part of the 292,000 hectares (720,000 acres) Mananciais do Rio Paraíba do Sul Environmental Protection Area, which was established in 1982 to protect the sources of the Paraíba do Sul river.

Recorded with a population of 91,157 according to a 2020 estimate, the city accommodates residents who navigate its geography through various communication services. Historical telecommunications providers such as the Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo and Companhia Telefônica da Borda do Campo previously served the area, leading up to the acquisition by Telefónica in July 1998, which later adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.

Further local insights and resources can be explored through the Guia de Arujá.

Geographic Framing

Arujá is a city located within the Brazilian state of São Paulo, positioned at latitude -23.39611 and longitude -46.32083. As part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, this municipality spans an area of 96.17 square kilometers (37.13 square miles) and accommodates a population of 91,157 residents according to 2020 estimates.

Surrounding boundaries define the municipality's territorial placement within the region. Santa Isabel borders Arujá to the north and the northeast. Mogi das Cruzes lies to the southeast, while Itaquaquecetuba forms the southern border. To the west and the northwest, the city meets Guarulhos.

Geographical features extend into ecological reserves within the municipal territory. The locality contains a portion of the expansive 292,000-hectare (720,000-acre) Mananciais do Rio Paraíba do Sul Environmental Protection Area. Established in 1982, this protected zone was created specifically to safeguard the essential sources of the Paraíba do Sul river.

Geographic Boundaries and Environmental Protection

Arujá is a city situated in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, within the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. The municipality encompasses a total area of 96.17 square kilometers (37.13 square miles) and maintains a population of 91,157 residents.

The geography of the territory defines specific municipal borders across the region. Santa Isabel bounds the city to the north and the northeast, while Mogi das Cruzes lies to the southeast. Itaquaquecetuba borders Arujá to the south, and Guarulhos marks the boundary to the west and the northwest.

Furthermore, the municipality contains a portion of the 292,000-hectare (720,000-acre) Mananciais do Rio Paraíba do Sul Environmental Protection Area. Established in 1982, this protected zone was created specifically to safeguard the vital sources of the Paraíba do Sul river.

Geographic contours and boundaries

Arujá is a municipality situated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Positioned within the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo at latitude -23.39611 and longitude -46.32083, the city encompasses an area of 96.17 square kilometers, equivalent to 37.13 square miles.

The geography of the territory is defined by distinct municipal borders. Santa Isabel lies directly to the north and northeast. Mogi das Cruzes forms the boundary to the southeast, while Itaquaquecetuba borders the municipality to the south. To the west and northwest, the city shares its limits with Guarulhos.

Within its boundaries, the municipality incorporates a portion of the extensive Mananciais do Rio Paraíba do Sul Environmental Protection Area. Established in 1982, this protected zone spans 292,000 hectares, or 720,000 acres, fulfilling the vital ecological role of safeguarding the headwaters and sources of the Paraíba do Sul river. The area's geographical makeup thus bridges urban development within the greater São Paulo conurbation and significant regional environmental preservation corridors.

Where borders meet valleys

Arujá is a municipality located within the state of São Paulo in Brazil. Positioned as part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, the city spans an area of 96.17 square kilometers (37.13 square miles) and maintains a population of 91,157 residents.

Surrounding municipal limits

Geographically, the territory shares its northern and northeastern frontiers with Santa Isabel. The southeastern boundary meets Mogi das Cruzes, while Itaquaquecetuba lies directly to the south. To the west and the northwest, the municipal limits adjoin Guarulhos.

Protected environmental terrain

The local geography incorporates a designated portion of the Mananciais do Rio Paraíba do Sul Environmental Protection Area. Established in 1982, this expansive 292,000-hectare (720,000-acre) zone was created to safeguard the vital water sources of the Paraíba do Sul river. Additional geographic data and local resources can be found through the Arujá documentation or the GeoNames record for Arujá.

Arujá

Arujá is a municipality located within the Brazilian state of São Paulo, positioned at coordinates -23.39611 latitude and -46.32083 longitude. As part of the wider Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, this city operates within the America/Sao_Paulo timezone and records a population of 91,157 residents.

Geographical Boundaries

Encompassing an area of 96.17 square kilometers (37.13 square miles), the municipality shares its territorial limits with several neighboring entities. The northern and northeastern edges border Santa Isabel, while the southeastern boundary meets Mogi das Cruzes. To the south lies Itaquaquecetuba, and to the west and northwest, the city connects with Guarulhos.

Environmental Conservation

Within its boundaries, the municipality incorporates a portion of the extensive Mananciais do Rio Paraíba do Sul Environmental Protection Area. Spanning 292,000 hectares (720,000 acres), this protected zone was established in the year 1982 with the explicit purpose of safeguarding the vital sources of the Paraíba do Sul river.

For additional details regarding the area, consult the Arujá Wikipedia entry or explore the geographical data available through the GeoNames record for Arujá.