Poá
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When to go: Poá month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Poá are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 223 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3 | 19.2 | 223 | 9.6 |
| February | 27.3 | 18.9 | 189 | 9.7 |
| March | 27.1 | 18.6 | 138 | 9.8 |
| April | 25.1 | 16.7 | 60 | 9.2 |
| May | 23.2 | 14.2 | 44 | 8.4 |
| June | 22.0 | 12.7 | 43 | 8.1 |
| July | 22.2 | 11.6 | 21 | 8.9 |
| August | 22.9 | 12.6 | 41 | 8.3 |
| September | 25.9 | 14.8 | 41 | 9.3 |
| October | 25.5 | 16.4 | 113 | 8.3 |
| November | 25.5 | 16.4 | 132 | 9.4 |
| December | 27.2 | 18.3 | 154 | 10.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1948
The municipality was created by state law in 1948.
- Documented history · 1970
Poá's economy is mainly service-focused, since the installation of polluting industries has been banned since 1970, the year it became a spa town.
- Documented history · 2007
In 2007 it was considered one of the safest cities of São Paulo, specifically the 5th, behind only São Caetano do Sul, Barueri, Caieiras and Mogi das Cruzes.
- Creation of the municipality
The municipality was created by state law in 1948.
- Spa town status and industrial restrictions
Poá's economy became mainly service-focused after the installation of polluting industries was banned in 1970, the year it became a spa town.
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01 · OverviewPoá, in brief
Poá is a municipality located in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. According to the 2022 Census, the population stands at 103,765 inhabitants within a territorial area of 17.264 square kilometers.
The municipality holds official status as one of the eleven spa towns, or Estancia Hidromineral, designated by the state of São Paulo under state law. This classification allows the local administration to receive elevated state funding intended for the promotion of regional tourism and grants the right to incorporate the spa designation into official municipal and state records. Water extracted locally from the Golden Fountain, or Fonte Áurea, is distributed and sold throughout Brazil. Following its designation as a spa town in 1970, the installation of polluting industries was restricted, shaping an economy that is predominantly focused on the service sector.
Territorially, Poá ranks among the smallest municipalities in the state of São Paulo, exceeding in size only Águas de São Pedro and São Caetano do Sul. Urban planning policies intentionally discourage vertical development within the city center to maintain a small-town atmosphere characterized by narrow streets and preserved historical structures. Despite not being the wealthiest council in the region, Poá records superior social metrics compared to neighboring areas, outperforming them across the human development index, child development index, and basic education development index. The municipality features public educational facilities, parks, health units, and cultural spaces such as the Public Library, the Cultural Center, and the Taiguara House Station Municipal Museum.
Cultural life and community engagement are supported through various local institutions, civic organizations, and traditional events. The favorable regional climate supports the cultivation of orchids, prompting the establishment of the Exhibition of Orchids and Ornamental Plants of Poá, known as EXPOÁ, in 1970 to support regional tourism. Additionally, traditional celebrations include annual Carnival activities featuring active local samba schools that have hosted parades for over three decades.
For further geographical information, consult the GeoNames record for Poá or read more details on the Poá Wikipedia article.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poá
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01 · Q&AWhere is Poá located and what are its coordinates?
Poá is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -23.5281, -46.3447, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Poá?
Poá has a recorded population of approximately 103,765 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Poá?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Poá include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Poá?
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