Lindóia

Lindóia
Municipality

Location in São Paulo state
Lindóia

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 22°31′23″S 46°39′0″W / 22.52306°S 46.65000°W / -22.52306; -46.65000Coordinates: 22°31′23″S 46°39′0″W / 22.52306°S 46.65000°W / -22.52306; -46.65000
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast Region
State São Paulo
Area
  Total 48.8 km2 (18.8 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 7,485
  Density 150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)

Lindoia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 7,485 (2015 est.) in an area of 48.8 km².[1] The elevation is 677 m.

Lindoia is one of 11 municipalities considered spas by the State of São Paulo, by fulfilling certain prerequisites set by State Law. Such status ensures these municipalities a special budget from the state for the promotion of regional tourism. Also, the municipality acquires the right to add your name next to the title of Hidromineral, term by which it is known by both the municipal official expedient and by State references. Moreover, Lindoia is considered "National Capital of Mineral Water", the reason 40% of all bottled water consumed in the country come from Lindoia, with the name on the packaging of "Lindoya."

Currently exists in the city the following bottlers: Lindoya Premium, Lindoya bioleve, Lindoya summer, Lindoya Life, Lindoya Original, Lindoya Joia and Lindoya Genuine. These companies are allowed to take Lindoya in their packaging for demonstration of the origin of mineral water.

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