| Piracaia | |
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| Municipality | |
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Location in São Paulo state |
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| Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 23°3′14″S 46°21′29″W / 23.05389°S 46.35806°WCoordinates: 23°3′14″S 46°21′29″W / 23.05389°S 46.35806°W | |
| Country |
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| Region | Southeast Region |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 386 km2 (149 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 26,688 |
| • Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) |
Piracaia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 26,688 (2015 est.) in an area of 386 km². The elevation is 792 m. The municipality was established in 1859 as Santo Antônio da Cachoeira, but its name was changed into Piracaia on August 20, 1906.