Cotia | |
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![]() View of the historic center of Cotia | |
![]() Location in the state of São Paulo and Brazil | |
Coordinates: 23°36′15″S 46°55′10″W / 23.60417°S 46.91944°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Southeast |
State | São Paulo |
Founded | April 2, 1856 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rogério Franco (PSD) |
Area | |
• Total | 323.99 km2 (125.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) |
Population (2022[1]) | |
• Total | 274,413 |
• Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
Website | Prefeitura Municipal de Cotia |
Cotia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo.[2] The population is 253,608 (2020 est.) in an area of 323.99 km2.[3] The city is at an elevation of 853 m. Cotia is linked with the Rodovia Raposo Tavares highway.