Ourinhos

Ourinhos is a Brazilian municipality in the interior of the state of São Paulo. Located west of the state capital, it is approximately 370 km away. Covering an area of 296 km2 (114 sq mi), its population according to the 2022 Brazilian census by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) was 103,970, making it the 76th most populous in São Paulo. It is 994 km from Brasília, the federal capital. The municipality was emancipated from Salto Grande in the 1910s, and its name refers to the former municipality of Ourinho, now Jacarezinho, in the state of Paraná. Currently, it consists of the city of Ourinhos, with its seat being its only district, further subdivided into approximately 120 neighborhoods. It is also one of the main cities in the region, with commerce as its primary economic activity. In agriculture, the cultivation of sugarcane, soybean, and maize stands out. The municipality also boasts a rich cultural tradition, encompassing handicrafts, theater, music, and sports. The city is notable for events often organized by the Ourinhos city hall, sometimes in partnership with local businesses. One of the main events is the Ourinhos Agricultural and Industrial Fair, held annually in June and considered one of the largest events of its kind in the country.