It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba,[2] and the statistical mesoregion of Itapetininga and microregion Tatuí.

Almeida built the first chapel in the city, dedicated to Santa Cruz, which was subsequently enlarged into a church.

[5] Agriculture, industry, religious tourism and leisure are some of the economic activities practiced in the city, which is a breeding center thoroughbred horses.

That site is organized the work of the Witnesses in the country and print millions of Bible literature that are sent to all the Portuguese-speaking world, including Portugal.

[7] The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).