Cotia
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Brazil
- Updated information about taxi travel
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cotia month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cotia are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–22°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), July the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 218 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4 | 18.4 | 218 | 9.5 |
| February | 26.3 | 18.2 | 144 | 9.8 |
| March | 26.2 | 17.9 | 128 | 9.9 |
| April | 24.3 | 16.0 | 67 | 9.3 |
| May | 22.3 | 13.7 | 47 | 8.6 |
| June | 20.9 | 12.5 | 50 | 8.2 |
| July | 21.3 | 11.4 | 25 | 9.3 |
| August | 22.1 | 12.2 | 48 | 8.5 |
| September | 25.3 | 14.3 | 49 | 9.5 |
| October | 24.8 | 15.5 | 123 | 8.4 |
| November | 24.7 | 15.6 | 128 | 9.5 |
| December | 26.4 | 17.4 | 155 | 10.3 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1580
Cotia was founded in 1580, and was an active village during the "bandeiras" expeditions.
- Documented history · 1626
In 1626, Raposo Tavares and his companions arrived in the city.
- Documented history · 1856
Cotia was declared an independent municipality on April 2, 1856.
- Documented history · 1980
According to the 1980 demographic census, the city had a population of over 62 thousand people.
- Founding of Cotia
Cotia was founded in 1580 and was an active village during the "bandeiras" expeditions.
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01 · DistrictsDistricts and local character in Cotia
Neighborhoods
Cotia is a municipality located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. The municipality is made up of the headquarters and the district of Caucaia do Alto.
Granja Viana
Valleys and mountains
Founded in 1580, Cotia served as an active village during the bandeiras expeditions, marked by a historical turning point when Raposo Tavares and his companions arrived in the city in 1626. Early rural houses built during this era, including Sítio do Mandú and Sítio do Padre Inácio, are preserved today by the Instituto Brasileiro de Patrimônio Cultural.
Formerly encompassing the districts of Jandira, Itapevi, and Vargem Grande Paulista before those areas were split off to form new municipalities, the territory today features a densely populated urban core alongside less developed western areas that attract visitors interested in ecotourism.
02 · OverviewCotia, in brief
Cotia
Cotia is a municipality situated in the state of São Paulo within Brazil. As part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, the city spans an area of 323.99 square kilometers and is linked by the Rodovia Raposo Tavares highway.
Founding roots and the bandeiras expeditions
Established in 1580, the area functioned as an active village during the historic bandeiras expeditions. The arrival of Raposo Tavares and his companions in 1626 marked a historical turning point for the locality. Early rural structures such as Sítio do Mandú and Sítio do Padre Inácio were constructed during this early period and are preserved today by the Instituto Brasileiro de Patrimônio Cultural.
Territorial evolution and municipal independence
After operating as a settlement for centuries, Cotia achieved the status of an independent municipality on April 2, 1856. Over subsequent generations, the municipal territory underwent administrative shifts as former districts including Jandira, Itapevi, and Vargem Grande Paulista split off to form new independent municipalities.
Geography and terrain
Positioned west of São Paulo, the municipality features a landscape characterized by valleys and mountains, with terrain reaching a maximum elevation of 1,074 meters above sea level. The Cotia River serves as the main waterway for the city. While the urban center is densely populated, western sectors with less development continue to draw visitors interested in ecotourism.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cotia
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cotia located and what are its coordinates?
Cotia is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -23.6039, -46.9192, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cotia?
Cotia has a recorded population of approximately 253,608 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cotia?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cotia include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cotia?
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