Barretos

Barretos
Municipality
The Municipality of
Barretos
Flag of Barretos
Official seal of Barretos
Nickname(s): 
"National Capital of Rodeo"
"The Brazilian Nashville"
Motto(s): 
Frates Sumus Omnes
(We are all brothers)
Location of Barretos
Location of Barretos
Barretos is located in Brazil
Barretos
Barretos
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°33′25″S 48°34′04″W / 20.55694°S 48.56778°W / -20.55694; -48.56778
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
MesoregionRibeirão Preto
Founded1854
Government
 • MayorPaula Lemos
Area
 • Total1,566.161 km2 (604.698 sq mi)
Elevation530 m (1,740 ft)
Population
(2020 )
 • Total122,833
 • Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
DemonymBarretense
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code
14780-000
Area code(+55) 17
Websitehttp://www.barretos.sp.gov.br/ (in Portuguese)

Barretos is a municipality in the northern part of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has approximately 122,833 inhabitants (IBGE/2020) and an area of 1566.1 km². Barretos belongs to the Mesoregion of Ribeirão Preto.

Neighborhood in Barretos at Avenida 31 and Rua 24

History

The city was founded on August 25, 1854. The first chapel was built in 1856, where today lies the "Praça Francisco Barreto". On January 8, 1897, Barretos was officially established as a municipality.

Economy

The tertiary sector of the city is the most relevant, with 72.09% of the city GDP. Industry is 21.64% of the GDP, and the primary sector corresponds to 6.28%. The largest Latin American cancer center is based in this city.

Culture

Barretos hosts annually the most famous rodeo festival in the country, the Festa do Peão de Barretos. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Barretos.

Transportation

  • SP-326 Rodovia Brigadeiro Faria Lima
  • SP-425 Rodovia Assis Chateaubriand

Barretos is served by Chafei Amsei Airport, which offers general aviation but no scheduled flights.

Sports

Notable people



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