Jaú

Jaú

Brazil
      city, central São Paulo estado (state), Brazil, on the Jaú River, a tributary of the Tietê River, at an elevation of 1,775 feet (541 m) above sea level. It was given town status and made the seat of a municipality in 1866. Sugarcane, feijão (beans), cotton, rice, coffee, and a variety of fruits are grown locally. Jaú processes these crops, distills liquor, and also manufactures shoes, clothing, ceramics, and electrical appliances. Goods are transported to São Paulo city, the state capital, 168 miles (270 km) southeast, and to larger neighbouring cities such as Bauru (40 miles [64 km] west) and Araraquara (43 miles [69 km] north) by rail, road, and air. Jaú is home to a football (soccer) stadium and prides itself in competing with much larger cities in major league football. Pop. (2005 est.) 118,000.

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