'Baixada Santista' is a
metropolitan area (Região metropolitana) on the coast of the
São Paulo state originally centered around the port city of
Santos. Due to its nearby fine beaches and proximity to
São Paulo city (40 minutes away), suburban cities in Baixada Santista has become getaway destination and even a virtual suburb of
São Paulo.
Geography
The region has a total area of 2,372 km². Although it covers less than 1% of the state's total area (248,800 km²), it's one of the most populated areas in the state. It's population is 1,586,146.
Municipalities
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Santos
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São Vicente
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Praia Grande
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Mongaguá
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Cubatão
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Guarujá
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Itanhaém
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Bertioga
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Peruíbe
External links
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Agência Metropolitana da Baixada Santista