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==History== |
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[[Image:Foto antiga Barueri.png|thumb|right|Centro area of Barueri in 1920]] |
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''Barueri'' means "Red flower that amazes" in a [[Tupi–Guarani language]]. According to historians, the history of Barueri dates back to November 11, 1560 with the establishment of ''Nossa Senhora Da Escada Chapel'' by jesuit missionary [[José de Anchieta]] and his further settlement. The hamlet grew to the point of the construction, in 1870 of the ''Sorocabana Railway'' that initiated its duties in 1875 turning Barueri into an important point of connection between [[São Paulo]], [[Santana de Parnaíba]] and [[Pirapora do Bom Jesus]]. Still belonging to the city of [[Santana de Parnaíba]], Barueri was established as an independent city on December 24, 1948 due to its growth. |
''Barueri'' means "Red flower that amazes" in a [[Tupi–Guarani language]]. According to historians, the history of Barueri dates back to November 11, 1560 with the establishment of ''Nossa Senhora Da Escada Chapel'' by jesuit missionary [[José de Anchieta]] and his further settlement. The hamlet grew to the point of the construction, in 1870 of the ''Sorocabana Railway'' that initiated its duties in 1875 turning Barueri into an important point of connection between [[São Paulo]], [[Santana de Parnaíba]] and [[Pirapora do Bom Jesus]]. Still belonging to the city of [[Santana de Parnaíba]], Barueri was established as an independent city on December 24, 1948 due to its growth. |
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Flag of Barueri Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Barueri | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rubens Furlan (PMDB) |
| Area | |
• Total | 64.167 km2 (24.775 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 719 m (2,359 ft) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
• Total | 252,748 |
| • Density | 3,938.91/km2 (10,201.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
| HDI (2000) | 0,826 High |
| Website | Barueri City Hall |
23°30′40″S 46°52′35″W / 23.51111°S 46.87639°W Barueri is a Brazilian city in the state of São Paulo located in the northwestern part of the Greater São Paulo metropolitan area. The population in 2006 is estimated to be 265,549, the population density is 4,149.2 per km² and the area of 64 km².
Its boundaries are Santana de Parnaíba to the north, Osasco in the east, Carapicuíba in the Southeast, Jandira to the south and southwest and Itapevi the west. The city is served by the trains of line B of the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (literally São Paulo Metropolitan Railway Company), (CPTM).
History
Barueri means "Red flower that amazes" in a Tupi–Guarani language. According to historians, the history of Barueri dates back to November 11, 1560 with the establishment of Nossa Senhora Da Escada Chapel by jesuit missionary José de Anchieta and his further settlement. The hamlet grew to the point of the construction, in 1870 of the Sorocabana Railway that initiated its duties in 1875 turning Barueri into an important point of connection between São Paulo, Santana de Parnaíba and Pirapora do Bom Jesus. Still belonging to the city of Santana de Parnaíba, Barueri was established as an independent city on December 24, 1948 due to its growth.
Economy
Azul Brazilian Airlines has its headquarters in Barueri.[2] In addition, Walmart Brasil has its headquarters in Barueri.[3]
Sports
The most notable football (soccer) club in the city is Grêmio Barueri, which plays at Arena Barueri, and as of 2009, it is competing in the Brazilian top league. But in February 2010 the team was moved to Presidente Prudente, a city that is located in western São Paulo (state). After moving to Presidente Prudente the team's new home stadium was Estádio Eduardo José Farah, which has a maximum capacity of 44,414 people.
At the same time Campinas Futebol Clube, relocated to Barueri and became Sport Club Barueri.[citation needed]
In 2006, some 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women basketball matches were hosted at the city's Barueri Arena, which is an indoor sporting arena.
References
- ^ "Estimativas – Contagem da População 2007". IBGE. Archived from the original on 11 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "CONTRATO DE TRANSPORTE AÉREO DE PASSAGEIROS." Azul Brazilian Airlines. Retrieved on February 19, 2010.
- ^ "No Brasil." Wal-Mart Brasil. Retrieved on November 7, 2011.
External links
- Template:Pt icon Official City Website
- Template:Pt icon Barueri Railway Station
- Template:Pt icon Encontra Barueri
