Glicério
Glicério | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Glicério Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 21°22′34″S 50°12′21″W / 21.37611°S 50.20583°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 273 km2 (105 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 4,829 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-02:00 (BRST) |
Glicério is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 4,829 (2020 est.) in an area of 273 km2.[2] The elevation is 400 m. The city is known for being the birthplace of the current president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro.
The city was originally founded in 1906 as the village of Povoado de Castilho. The name of the village originated from the presence of the Castilho family who set up the first ranches in the area.
Etymology
Glicério name comes from the Portuguese word for glycerin, glicerol.
Notable people
- Jair Bolsonaro: President of Brazil and former Federal Deputy of Brazil and captain of the Brazilian Army.
References
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