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Mauá

São Paulo, Brazil · South America

About Mauá

Mauá works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sao Rafael, 22km from Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo.

Mauá is a city located in São Paulo, Brazil. With a population of 477,552, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Mauá sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mauá to your route.

About Mauá

Mauá (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈwa]) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, in Brazil. It is part of the metropolitan region of São Paulo. The population as of 2020 is 477,552 inhabitants (11th largest city in population number of the state), the density is 7,500 per square kilometre (19,000/sq mi) and the

Read more area is 62.6 square kilometres (24.2 sq mi). The density is in fact bigger, since one third of the city is occupied by industries and 10% is countryside or forest. Its name comes from the Tupi language and means the one that is high. As it is a municipality, it can also be translated as high city. However, back when the city was a small village, its name was Pilar, then the name was changed in 1934 into Mauá as a homage to Visconde de Mauá, entrepreneur which built the Santos–Jundiaí railway that passes through the city. Mauá has the 23rd largest GDP of São Paulo state. It is the birthplace of Brazilian tableware industry.

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Mauá offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Mauá located?

Mauá is located in São Paulo, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -23.6678 latitude, -46.4614 longitude.

What is the population of Mauá?

Mauá has a population of approximately 477,552 people, making it a city in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
477,552
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
São Paulo
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-23.6678, -46.4614

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Mauá

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo

South America's most visited park designed by Oscar Niemeyer, with museums, a planetarium, and green space in the heart of the megacity.

22 km · about 25 min drive

restaurant

Municipal Market of Sao Paulo

A 1933 market hall with dozens of stained-glass panels of farming scenes overhead, famous for the towering mortadella sandwich and the pastel de bacalhau at its counter bars.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo

São Paulo's oldest art museum housed in a stunning 19th-century building, with an outstanding collection of Brazilian art from the colonial era to modern day.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)

Home of the Brazilian Grand Prix, one of F1's most dramatic circuits set in São Paulo's urban landscape.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mauá.

Sao Rafael

🇧🇷 Brazil

4 km awayPop. 148,145

Ribeirão Pires

🇧🇷 Brazil

7 km awayPop. 115,559

Iguatemi

🇧🇷 Brazil

7 km awayPop. 149,700

São Mateus

🇧🇷 Brazil

7 km awayPop. 155,682

Santo André

🇧🇷 Brazil

8 km awayPop. 662,373

Parque Do Carmo

🇧🇷 Brazil

10 km awayPop. 74,677

Sapopemba

🇧🇷 Brazil

10 km awayPop. 266,715

São Caetano do Sul

🇧🇷 Brazil

10 km awayPop. 165,655

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