Barueri
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Barueri is a Brazil
ian city in the state of São Paulo
located in the northwestern part of the Greater São Paulo
metropolitan area. The population in 2006 is estimated to be 265,549, the population density is 4,149.2 per km² and the area of 64 km².
Its boundaries are Santana de Parnaíba
to the north, Osasco
in the east, Carapicuíba in the Southeast, Jandira to the south and southwest and Itapevi
the west. The city is served by the trains of line B of the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos
(literally São Paulo Metropolitan Railway Company), (CPTM).
and his further settlement. The hamlet grew to the point of the construction, in 1870 of the Sorocabana Railway that initiated its duties in 1875 turning Barueri into an important point of connection between São Paulo
, Santana de Parnaíba
and Pirapora do Bom Jesus
. Still belonging to the city of Santana de Parnaíba
, Barueri was established as an independent city on December 24, 1948 due to its growth.
has its headquarters in Barueri. In addition, Walmart Brasil has its headquarters in Barueri.
club in the city is Grêmio Barueri
, which plays at Arena Barueri
, and as of 2009, it is competing in the Brazilian top league
. But in February 2010 the team was moved to Presidente Prudente
, a city that is located in western São Paulo (state)
. After moving to Presidente Prudente
the team's new home stadium was Estádio Eduardo José Farah
, which has a maximum capacity of 44,414 people.
At the same time Campinas Futebol Clube, relocated to Barueri and became Sport Club Barueri
.
In 2006, some 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women
basketball
matches were hosted at the city's Barueri Arena, which is an indoor sporting arena.
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...
ian city in the state of São Paulo
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...
located in the northwestern part of the Greater São Paulo
Greater São Paulo
The Greater São Paulo is a nonspecific term for one of the multiple definitions the large metropolitan area located in the São Paulo state in Brazil.-Definitions:-Metropolitan Area:...
metropolitan area. The population in 2006 is estimated to be 265,549, the population density is 4,149.2 per km² and the area of 64 km².
Its boundaries are Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba is a city and municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2003 was 86,247 and the area is 184 km². It was founded in 1625 near the Tietê river....
to the north, Osasco
Osasco
Osasco is a municipality and city in São Paulo State, Brazil, is located in the Greater São Paulo and ranking 5th in population among São Paulo municipalities. The current mayor is Emidio Pereira de Souza ....
in the east, Carapicuíba in the Southeast, Jandira to the south and southwest and Itapevi
Itapevi
Itapevi is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city is located 15 miles to the west of São Paulo city, in the metropolitan area, with access for the Castello Branco and Raposo Tavares highways...
the west. The city is served by the trains of line B of the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos
Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos
Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos is a commuter rail company owned by the São Paulo State Secretariat for Metropolitan Transports. It was created in 1992 from several railroads that already existed in Greater São Paulo, Brazil....
(literally São Paulo Metropolitan Railway Company), (CPTM).
History
Barueri means "Red flower that amazes" in a Tupi–Guarani language. According to historians, the history of Barueri dates back to November 11, 1560 with the establishment of Nossa Senhora Da Escada Chapel by jesuit missionary José de AnchietaJosé de Anchieta
José de Anchieta was a Canarian Jesuit missionary to Brazil in the second half of the 16th century. A highly influential figure in Brazil's history in the 1st century after its discovery on April 22, 1500 by a Portuguese fleet commanded by Pedro Álvares Cabral, Anchieta was one of the founders of...
and his further settlement. The hamlet grew to the point of the construction, in 1870 of the Sorocabana Railway that initiated its duties in 1875 turning Barueri into an important point of connection between São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba is a city and municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2003 was 86,247 and the area is 184 km². It was founded in 1625 near the Tietê river....
and Pirapora do Bom Jesus
Pirapora do Bom Jesus
Pirapora do Bom Jesus is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2003 is 13,762, the density is 127.43/km² and the area is 108 km². Pirapora comes from the Tupi language.-See also:*Pirapora...
. Still belonging to the city of Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba is a city and municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2003 was 86,247 and the area is 184 km². It was founded in 1625 near the Tietê river....
, Barueri was established as an independent city on December 24, 1948 due to its growth.
Economy
Azul Brazilian AirlinesAzul Brazilian Airlines
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S/A is a Brazilian domestic low-cost airline based in Barueri. It was established on 5 May 2008 by Brazilian-born David Neeleman, founder and former-CEO of JetBlue. The airline began service on December 15, 2008 and has ordered a fleet of 76 Embraer 195 jets...
has its headquarters in Barueri. In addition, Walmart Brasil has its headquarters in Barueri.
Sports
The most notable football (soccer)Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club in the city is Grêmio Barueri
Grêmio Recreativo Barueri
Grêmio Barueri Futebol Ltda., generally known as Grêmio Barueri, or just as Barueri, is a Brazilian football club from Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state. The club was formerly known as Grêmio Recreativo Barueri and Grêmio Prudente Futebol Ltda.The club was founded in 1989, in the city of...
, which plays at Arena Barueri
Arena Barueri
Arena Barueri is a multi-use stadium located in Barueri, São Paulo state, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Sport Club Barueri, and hosted the matches of Grêmio Recreativo Barueri until the 2010 season. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 35,000 people...
, and as of 2009, it is competing in the Brazilian top league
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
. But in February 2010 the team was moved to Presidente Prudente
Presidente Prudente
Presidente Prudente is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has a population of 207,610 inhabitants and area of 562.8 km². The city is named after president Prudente de Morais. Prudente is located 558 km from the city of São Paulo.Presidente Prudente is considered the...
, a city that is located in western São Paulo (state)
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...
. After moving to Presidente Prudente
Presidente Prudente
Presidente Prudente is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has a population of 207,610 inhabitants and area of 562.8 km². The city is named after president Prudente de Morais. Prudente is located 558 km from the city of São Paulo.Presidente Prudente is considered the...
the team's new home stadium was Estádio Eduardo José Farah
Estádio Eduardo José Farah
Estádio Eduardo José Farah, also known as Prudentão or Farahzão, is a multi-use stadium in Presidente Prudente, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 44,414. It was built in 1982...
, which has a maximum capacity of 44,414 people.
At the same time Campinas Futebol Clube, relocated to Barueri and became Sport Club Barueri
Sport Club Barueri
Sport Club Barueri is a Brazilian football club based in Barueri, São Paulo state, also known as Sport Barueri. The team plays in Paulista Série B .-History:...
.
In 2006, some 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women
2006 FIBA World Championship for Women
The 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women took place in Brazil from September 12 to September 23, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation and Confederação Brasileira de Basketball, the Brazilian national federation....
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
matches were hosted at the city's Barueri Arena, which is an indoor sporting arena.