Mococa

Mococa

Mococa is a municipality located within the state of São Paulo in Brazil. Positioned at latitude -21.46778 and longitude -47.00472, the territory spans an area of 855 square kilometers (330 square miles).

Geographically and demographically, the landscape of Mococa supports an estimated total population of 67,681 inhabitants according to IBGE 2022 figures, translating to a population density of 79.14 inhabitants per square kilometer. The settlement distribution leans heavily toward urban spaces, accounting for 99 percent of the populace, while the rural segment constitutes the remaining 1 percent. The gender breakdown among the population consists of 49 percent men and 51 percent women.

Historically shaped by its geography and agricultural development, the region experienced an influx of international settlers following the abolition of slavery in 1888 to support local coffee plantations. The largest demographic arrival comprised between 9,000 and 10,000 Italians hailing primarily from Lombardy, Veneto, Lazio, Campania, and Sicily. Additional immigrant groups arrived from Germany, notably the Bavaria region, alongside Austria, Portugal, Spain—specifically Andalusia and Galicia—and smaller numbers of Lebanese individuals. Today, the local population reflects the miscegenation of these groups, with estimates indicating that the majority of residents retain at least one Italian ancestor.

Local administration of the municipality is structured around a mayor, designated as Prefeito, and a municipal council known as the Câmara Municipal. Eduardo Ribeiro Barison, representing the PSD, serves as the mayor following his re-election in the 2024 municipal elections.