Its present name comes from a Tupi–Guarani word[citation needed] for the indigenous fruit tree Vitex montevidensis.

In 2010, it occupied the 20th place in the ranking of the 100 best cities to live in Brazil and the placement of 19th place in the ranking of best cities in the state of São Paulo, according to the Municipal Development Index Firjan.

[4] Mayor: Oscar Gozzi (2017–2020) In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.

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

[7] The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[8][9] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[10] among others.