Avaré

The economy is based on agriculture, cattle ranching and tourism. The Jurumirim Hydroelectric Dam in the Paranapanema River is situated near Avaré. The city has its own airport, Avaré-Arandu Airport. • Illustration — Shrine Our Lady of the Pains of Avaré Tourism is an important aspect in Avaré, which today is virtually a large ranch. Traditional events occur throughout the year, such as the Feira das Nações (Fair of the Nations), where typical foods of various countries are served, and the FAMPOP, (Fair of Popular Music), whose objective is to highlight and award singers, musicians and composers. Natural attractions such as Terra da Água, do Verde e do Sol ("Land of water, the green, and the sun") also invite tourists to the beauty of Avaré's large reservoir. The city is also distinguished as a center of higher education. Many students from the surrounding region come to Avaré seeking a quality education and a chance to study. The Faculdade Sudoeste Paulista (São Paulo State Southwest College) and other higher education institutions are located there.

• Official Name — Avaré • Type — Municipality • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Brazil • Subdivision Type1 — Region • Subdivision Name1 — Southeast • Subdivision Type2 — State • Subdivision Name2 — São Paulo • Subdivision Type3 — Mesoregion • Subdivision Type4 — Microregion • Subdivision Type5 — Metrop. region • Leader Party — Partido Liberal (PL) • Leader Title — Mayor • Leader Name — Roberto de Araujo (2025-2028) • Elevation M — 766 • Area Total Km2 — 1,213.055 • Population Total — 92,805 • Population As Of — 2022 • Population Density Km2 — 76.51 • Custom Label Sec1 — HDI • Custom Data Sec1 — 0.767 (2010) • Custom Label Sec2 — Per capita income • Custom Data Sec2 — R$ 47,503.24 (2023) • Time Zone1 — BRT • Utc Offset1 — −3 • Postal Code Type — Postal code • Area Code Type — Area code • Area Code — 14 • Website — http: www.avare.sp.gov.br

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo. In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).

The weather is pleasant throughout the year, however summers can sometimes be hot and humid.

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