Mairiporã
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When to go: Mairiporã month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mairiporã are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 13°C), and January the wettest (about 237 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6 | 19.3 | 237 | 9.5 |
| February | 27.4 | 19.0 | 171 | 9.8 |
| March | 27.3 | 18.7 | 142 | 10.0 |
| April | 25.5 | 16.8 | 68 | 9.4 |
| May | 23.5 | 14.7 | 49 | 8.8 |
| June | 22.4 | 13.7 | 43 | 8.5 |
| July | 22.6 | 12.6 | 21 | 9.4 |
| August | 23.6 | 13.4 | 46 | 8.7 |
| September | 26.9 | 15.6 | 46 | 9.7 |
| October | 26.2 | 16.7 | 135 | 8.6 |
| November | 26.0 | 16.5 | 147 | 9.6 |
| December | 27.5 | 18.3 | 162 | 10.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1889
It became a municipality in 1889, separating from Guarulhos, it was named "Juqueri", and it comprised also what today are the cities of Franco da Rocha, Caieiras and Francisco Morato.
- Documented history · 1948
The current name was adopted in December 1948, and means "beautiful city" (mairy: village, city + poranga: beautiful).
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01 · OverviewMairiporã, in brief
Historical Evolution and Foundations
Mairiporã is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of São Paulo within the São Paulo metropolitan area. The population is 101,937 based on a 2020 estimate, spanning an area of 321 square kilometers or 124 square miles.
A significant historical turning point occurred in 1889 when the locality separated from Guarulhos to become an independent municipality under the original name of Juqueri. At the time of its initial municipal formation, its territory encompassed the areas that currently constitute the cities of Franco da Rocha, Caieiras, and Francisco Morato. Decades later, in December 1948, the administration officially adopted the current designation of Mairiporã, derived from indigenous terms meaning beautiful city, combining mairy for village or city with poranga meaning beautiful.
Geographically positioned at an average altitude of 790 meters, the municipality features higher elevations within the Serra da Cantareira, where certain areas exceed an altitude of 1,100 meters. The surrounding regional climate is subtropical, marked by a warm and rainy summer season alongside a mild winter. Historical demographic records from the 2000 census documented a total population of 60,111 inhabitants, comprising 48,077 urban residents and 12,034 rural residents, with a recorded literacy rate of 90.7 percent and a Human Development Index of 0.803.
Transportation infrastructure fundamentally shaped the territory's connectivity, notably through the BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, which crosses Mairiporã from south to north—stretching from Parque Suíço in the south to Terra Preta in the north—and links the São Paulo Capital City to Belo Horizonte in the state of Minas Gerais. Additionally, the municipality contains a portion of Cantareira State Park, which was established in 1962 and spans 7,917 hectares or 19,560 acres to protect a major share of the metropolitan water supply for São Paulo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mairiporã
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01 · Q&AWhere is Mairiporã located and what are its coordinates?
Mairiporã is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -23.3186, -46.5867, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Mairiporã?
Mairiporã has a recorded population of approximately 101,937 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Mairiporã?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Mairiporã include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mairiporã?
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