Avaré, São Paulo

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Avaré is a city of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, locates 270 km from the capital. Established in September 15, 1862 for Major Rangel and Domiciano Santana, the city developed to leaving of a chapel to the edges of Rio Novo.

The population in 2000 has about 77,000 inhabitants. The main economy is based on agriculture, cattle and tourismproceeding from Represa de Jurumirim.

All year traditional events happen as the Feira das Nações (The Fair of the Nations in Brazilian Portuguese), where typical foods of some countries are served, and FAMPOP, Fair Avareense de Brazilian Popular Música, that has as objective to detach and to premiar singers, musicians and composers.

The tourism is a strong point of the city, that today is one touristic ranch. Terra da Água, do Verde e do Sol is an invitation to the beauty and the peace of its dam. Currently the city is distinguished also as a center of superior education. Diverse students of the region migrated to the city searching quality and chances for its studies.