Santos lucelia

Not to be confused with São José do Vale do Rio Preto in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Also known as Rio Preto, it was founded in 1852 and its history is strongly linked to the commercial activity, provision of services, and agriculture. The anniversary of the city is celebrated on the same santos lucelia of Saint Joseph’s Day.

Before the 19th century the region of São José do Rio Preto was inhabited by the Kaingang that were gradually reduced due to migration, bandeiras, and miscegenation. Luiz Antônio da Silveira gave part of his lands to establish the new city as a devotion to the patron Saint Joseph. São José do Rio Preto was officially established in 1894 and the territory ceased to be part of Jaboticabal. São José do Rio Preto as the city served as a commercial center for people of the region, as well as a point for stocking and movement of goods between the region and the city of São Paulo. São José do Rio Preto in 1909. The literal translation is “Saint Joseph of the Black River”.

The name of the city comes from the junction of the words ”São José” and ”Rio Preto” respectively. Between 1906 and 1944, the city was named Rio Preto. São José do Rio Preto is located in northwest of the state of São Paulo in a region between the rivers Grande, Paraná and Tietê. 18,7 billion reais which makes it the 53rd largest economy in Brazil. Over the decades the city has diversified as a regional hub being the home to medical centers, education institutions, parks, concert venues, and shopping centers.