Santana de Parnaíba
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São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The population in 2003 was 86,247 and the area is 184 km². It was founded in 1625 near the Tietê river
Tietê River
The Tietê River is a Brazilian river in the state of São Paulo.The source is in Salesópolis in the Serra do Mar, at 1,120 m altitude...
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The latter part of its name is a native Indian word. 'Parnaíba' means rocky river.
It was founded by Susana Dias, an important Bandeirante (Brazilian pioneers) wife.