Guaimbê

Guaimbê is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is located near the cities of Lins and Araçatuba. It was founded in 1953. The population is 5,785 (2020 est.) in an area of 218 km².[2] Its altitude is 469 m.

Guaimbê
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Location in São Paulo state
Guaimbê
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°54′36″S 49°53′48″W
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
  Total218 km2 (84 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
  Total5,785
  Density27/km2 (69/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (BRT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-02:00 (BRST)

Guaimbê or guaibê is also a plant (Philodendron williamsii) which has a sweet fruit which was very much appreciated by the Guarani Indians. The location was probably named after the plant.

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