Jundiaí facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jundiaí
Municipality
Municipality of Jundiaí
Skyline
Flag Seal
Nickname(s):  Grapeland
Motto(s):  Etiam, per me Brasilia magna!
Location of Jundiaí in the state of São Paulo
Jundiaí Location in Brazil
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast
State	São Paulo
Metropolitan Region	Jundiaí
Founded	December 14, 1655- of Village of Parnahyba
Area
• Total	431.207 km2 (166.490 sq mi)
Elevation	762 m (2,497 ft)
Population  (2022)
• Total	443,221
• Density	940.94/km2 (2,437.0/sq mi)
GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values)
• Year	2023
• Total	$32.4 billion
• Per capita	$38,600
Time zone	UTC-3 (Brasilia Official Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2 (Brazilian Daylight Saving Time, (Not used anymore due to a bill of the Federal Government.))
Postal Code	13200-000
Area code(s)	+55 11
HDI (2010)	0.822 – very high

Jundiaí is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is located in the Southeast Region of the country. About 57 kilometers (35 miles) north of São Paulo, Jundiaí is home to over 443,000 people. The city is known as Grapeland because of its history with grape farming.

Jundiaí's Story and Location

The first non-native settlers in the Jundiaí area were Rafael de Oliveira and Petronilha Rodrigues Antunes. They arrived around 1615. They started a community that later became known as the Freguesia de Nossa Senhora do Desterro.

The city was officially founded on December 14, 1655. It was first organized in 1657. Jundiaí shares its borders with several other cities. These include Várzea Paulista, Campo Limpo Paulista, and Itupeva.

Church in Vila Arens

The name Jundiaí comes from the Tupi language. Jundiá means "fish with barbs," referring to a type of catfish. Í means river. So, Jundiaí roughly translates to "Catfish River."

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many Italian immigrants came to Jundiaí. Today, about 75% of the city's people have Italian roots. Other groups like Portuguese, Spanish, and German people also settled here.

Recently, Jundiaí has grown a lot. Many people have moved from the big city of São Paulo. They come looking for a better quality of life.

Grape and Strawberry Farming

Jundiaí became famous for growing grapes. Especially popular is the "pink" Niagara grape variety. To help grape farming, the city started the Festa da Uva (Grape Festival) in 1934. This festival is held every two years.

The Festa da Uva takes place at the Parque Comendador Antonio Carbonari. This park is also known as the Parque da Uva (Grape Park). In the years when the Grape Festival is not held, the city celebrates the Festa do Morango (Strawberry Festival).

The first Strawberry Festival was in 1965. It started in a neighborhood called Poste. As more people joined and visited, the festival moved to the larger Parque Comendador Antonio Carbonari.

Exploring Jundiaí

The Serra do Japi (Japi mountain range) is a beautiful natural area. It is a state park with one of the largest forests in São Paulo state. Here, you can enjoy nature and ecotourism. There are also large hotel-farms and places for extreme sports.

The Jundiahy section is a historic part of the city. It is located near the Jundiai, Guapeva, and Mato rivers. This area has nice houses, gardens, and small local businesses.

Sports in the City

Paulista is Jundiaí's main football (soccer) team. They play at the Jayme Cintra Stadium. In 2005, the team won the Copa do Brasil, which is a major football cup in Brazil.

Getting Around Jundiaí

The Jundiaí Airport serves the city for smaller airplanes. Jundiaí also has a train station, Jundiaí station. This station connects to the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (CPTM) train system.

The city has a public bus system. A one-way ticket costs about R$5.00 (around USD 0.97) as of 2023. Many buses have wheelchair lifts. Some even have screens showing videos about the city.

All bus lines connect through special terminais (terminals). This makes travel faster and cheaper. You can move freely between different lines at the terminals. Regular users can get a yellow electronic card to pay. Students pay half price with a blue card. Elderly or disabled people can ride for free with a grey or green card.

Cities Jundiaí is Connected To

Jundiaí has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called twin towns or sister cities:

• Iwakuni, Japan
• Padova, Italy
• Trenton, USA

Famous People from Jundiaí

Many talented people come from Jundiaí, including:

• Adriano Basso (born 1975), a footballer.
• Grafite (born 1979), a footballer.
• Ana Carolina Reston Macan (1985–2006), a model.
• Décio Pignatari (1927-2012), a writer and poet.
• Doni (born 1979), a footballer.
• Duília de Mello (born 1963), an astronomer.
• Eloísa Mafalda (born 1924), an actress.
• Fabio Zanon (born 1966), a musician.
• José do Patrocínio Oliveira (Zé Carioca), (1904-1987), a musician and voice actor.
• Nenê (born 1981), a footballer.

Jundiaí's Weather

See also

In Spanish: Jundiaí para niños