Microregion of Caraguatatuba
Microregion of Caraguatatuba | |
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Location of Microregion of Caraguatatuba in the state of São Paulo | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | Vale do Paraíba Paulista |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,947.7 km2 (752.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
• Total | 281,532 |
| • Density | 144.55/km2 (374.37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
The Microregion of Caraguatatuba (Portuguese: Microrregião de Caraguatatuba), often referred to as Litoral Norte (Northern Coastline), is a microregion in the easternmost coastal part of São Paulo State, Brazil. The microregion is bordered by the state of Rio de Janeiro to the east. It is a famous touristic destination, mainly because of the 160 beaches. According to IBGE, Caraguatatuba Microregion has a GDP of R$2,019,94,.048,00 and a population of 281,532 people spread over an area of 1,947.702 km², which means that the density is 144.5/km². The population increases considerably during the summer, because of the tourists.