Poá

Poá is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is a place where people live and work. The area of Poá is 17.26 km².

As of 2022, about 103,765 people live in Poá.

One special feature of Poá is the water from the Golden Fountain, also known as Fonte Áurea. This water is sold all over Brazil. Because of this, Poá is known for its clean water.

General appearance

Poá is one of eleven places in São Paulo called spas. This special status helps the town get more money to assist visitors. Because of this, Poá can call itself a spa. Most people in Poá work in services, as factories were not allowed there after 1970. Poá is one of the smallest towns in São Paulo, just a bit bigger than Águas de São Pedro and São Caetano do Sul. The town tries not to build tall buildings to keep its old, country feel with narrow streets and many old buildings.

History

Poá became an official town in 1948. It is one of eleven towns in São Paulo called spa towns. This means it gets extra help from the state for tourism. Because of this, Poá can call itself a "spa town." The city focuses on services and does not allow polluting industries. This helps keep its environment clean.

Poá is one of the smallest cities in São Paulo but has a high quality of life. It has good schools, parks, and health services. The city encourages a small-town feel with narrow streets and old buildings, avoiding tall buildings. Poá ranks well in safety and development compared to other cities in the area.

Geography

Climate

The climate in Poá and the nearby São Paulo area is subtropical. Summers are warm and rainy, and winters are mild. The average temperature is about 18 °C all year. July is the coolest month, with temperatures around 14 °C. February is the warmest month, with temperatures around 22 °C. The area gets about 1400 mm of rain each year.

Demographics

Poá is a place where people live. Most of the area is used for buildings, with a small part for farms. People in Poá usually live to be about 71 years old, and many of them can read and write. Families often have around 2 children.

Tourism

Poá has potential for visitors, but it is not a major tourist spot. Not much money has been spent to make it one.

One popular place to visit is the municipal spa Vicente Leporace, which is in front of the Fonte Aúrea. It opened in 1970 and was used for 30 years before it closed. Now, it is used for physiotherapy.

Because Poá has many orchids and a nice climate for growing them, the EXPOÁ event was started in 1970. This event shows orchids and other plants. It aims to bring more visitors to the city and honor nature. It is recognized by the government and happens every year in September. It is now held at the Event Square Lucilia Felippe Gomes.

Education, sport and culture

There are many schools in the city. These include public schools, private schools, and schools run by organizations. One special school helps students with different needs learn together with others. This school started in 2009 and offers many courses.

Poá has many places for people to enjoy sports and culture. There are gyms, sports clubs, and groups that teach activities like gymnastics, soccer, and volleyball. The city also has parks, libraries, and museums. Every year, there are fun events like parades and competitions for everyone to enjoy.

Economy

In 2010, people in Poá were expected to spend about R$1.4 billion. Poá helps the state’s economy and ranks 74th among cities.

The city has many homes and cars. Poá has factories, like Ibar and Aunde. Shops are found on streets such as March 26 and July 9 Avenue. Services are important, with lower taxes bringing in many companies. You can find banks such as Banco Safra and Banco Itau.

Farming happens in rural areas, and tourism is growing with events like Expo drawing visitors.

Media

In the past, the city had a telephone company named Companhia Telefônica da Borda do Campo. In July 1998, another company called Telefónica bought it. In 2012, Telefónica began using the brand Vivo. Today, Vivo offers services for mobile phones, landlines, internet, and television.