Votorantim

Votorantim (Portuguese pronunciation: [votoɾɐ̃ˈtʃĩ]) is a city located at the southwest of São Paulo State in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba. The population is 127,923 (2022 Census). The city is located about 100 km (62 mi) away from the capital of the state. It has 147 km2 (57 mi2) of rural area, 30 km2 (12 mi2) of urban area and a total area of 183.52 km2 (70.86 mi2). State Law No. 8,092 of February 28, 1964, separated the district of Votorantim from the municipality of Sorocaba, elevating it to the category of municipality. It is the largest cement producer in Brazil. It also has a privileged geographical location, since it is conurbated with Sorocaba and, therefore, close to its road network, connected to large national and regional centers, such as São Paulo and Campinas.