São Paulo, Brazil · South America
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São José do Rio Preto is a city located in São Paulo, Brazil. With a population of 480,393, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, São José do Rio Preto 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 São José do Rio Preto to your route.
São José do Rio Preto (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃w ʒuˈzɛ du ʁiw ˈpɾetu]) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is located in the north/northwest region of the state, approximately 445 km (277 mi) from the city of São Paulo and 700 km (430 mi) from Brasília. With a population of 504,166Read more
inhabitants, by the 2025 estimative of the IBGE, it is the 10th largest city in São Paulo and the 48th largest in Brazil. It has an area of 431.30 km²; the urban area, with 124.79 km², is the 7th largest in the state and the 30th largest in the country. By the 2022 IBGE census, the city had a population of 480,383 inhabitants, with a population density of 1,112.7 people/km².
The Metropolitan Region of São José do Rio Preto, with 1,010,633 inhabitants in 2025, is the 30th largest metropolitan area in Brazil, according to the IBGE. In 2020, the Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto had a population of 1,569,220; the Microregion of São José do Rio Preto had a population of 763,534.
The city was founded in 1852 and elevated to municipality in 1894 and has an economic history closely tied to the tertiary sector and the primary sector. São José do Rio Preto celebrates its anniversary on March 19, Saint Joseph's Day.
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São José do Rio Preto is located in São Paulo, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -20.8197 latitude, -49.3794 longitude.
São José do Rio Preto has a population of approximately 480,393 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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