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  1. Copilot Answer
    CountryBrazil
    RegionSoutheast
    FoundedApril 2, 1856
    History

    Cotia was founded in 1580, and was an active village during the "bandeiras" expeditions. In 1626, Raposo Tavares and his companions arrived in the city. The "Sítio do Mandú" and "Sítio do Padre Inácio" (Ma… See more

    Economy

    The city's economy is quite diverse, with the industrial and agricultural sectors standing out.
    In the industrial sector located along the Raposo Tavares Highway and its surroundin… See more

    Geography

    The city is located west of São Paulo, and has a terrain made of valleys and mountains, reaching a maximum elevation of 1,074 meters above sea level
    The city has the Cotia River as its main river.
    The city ha… See more

    Media

    In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo. In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phon… See more