Piracicaba, city in southeastern Brazil, in São Paulo State, on the Piracicaba River, near Campinas. A road and rail hub, it lies in an area in which sugarcane, coffee, rice, cotton, and cattle are produced. Industries include the milling of sugar, rice flour, and paper and the distilling of brandy. An agricultural college was founded in the city in 1901. Population (1996) 302,886.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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