São Bento do Sapucaí
São Bento do Sapucaí | |
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| Municipality of São Bento do Sapucaí | |
From top, from left to right: State Natural Monument of Pedra do Baú; "Plínio Salgado" entrance portal at two different times; Brejo Grande Municipal Park; Main Church; aerial view over the city; view of Pedra do Baú at night with the Milky Way in the background. Preview warning: Page using Template:Multiple image with unknown parameter "color" | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in São Paulo state | |
São Bento do Sapucaí | |
| Coordinates: 22°41′20″S 45°43′51″W / 22.68889°S 45.73083°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | Vale do Paraíba Paulista |
| Area | |
• Total | 252.6 km2 (97.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 886 m (2,907 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,893 |
| • Density | 43.12/km2 (111.7/sq mi) |
| Demonym | São-bentista |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2010) | 0.720 – high |
São Bento do Sapucaí is a Brazilian municipality in São Paulo state.
Once known as a religious and traditional town, the municipality of São Bento do Sapucaí, now with its population reaching 10,000 inhabitants, is known for its mild weather, beautiful landscapes, and great conditions for the practice of many action sports.