The population of the city, according to the IBGE , is , inhabitants. Votuporanga's history is closely linked to that of the coffee trade in Brazil. The land where the city is located originally belonged to the Marinheiro de Cima Farm, owned by Francisco Schmidt. Votuporanga, in Tupi language , means "Good winds" or "Soft breezes". The town on Votuporanga was founded on August 8, Father Isidoro Cordeiro Paranhos celebrated a Catholic mass on this same day, thus becoming one of the pilars of the town's heritage.
In Votuporanga was decreed to be a municipal district, and center for the local county. The first mayor was Francisco Villar Horta. In the same year, an important development took place with the arrival of the Railroad Araraquarense , providing a vital rail connection to the Port of Santos.
In the s, the state highway Rodovia Euclides da Cunha , SP, which connects Votuporanga to the state capital, was tarmacked, helping to develop the growth of the town.
In the s, the city experienced economic growth, mainly in the Furniture , agricultural machinery industry and metalworking for the haulage industry. In the Tupi language , votu means "air", "breeze" and poranga means "nice", "good". Literally this term means "good air", "good winds" or "soft breezes". These firms employ around 15, workers. There are also 2 free access priority healthcare facilities for non-critical emergency treatment, Mini-Hospital "Fortunata G.
Pozzobon" and an UPA 24hrs. Votuporanga is well known for its nightlife. Pride in Votuporanga's cow-breeding heritage is one of the cornerstones of Votuporangese identity. Numerous streets, a shopping centre and a local brothel are named in her honour. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Municipality in Southeast, Brazil. Retrieved 6 Jul Prefecture of Votuporanga. Retrieved 16 June Archived from the original on 23 August Retrieved 6 July Retrieved June 18, Governors Senators.
