Eldorado (Xiririca before 1948) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 15,544 (2020 est.) in an area of 1654 km2. Eldorado is one of 29 cities in São Paulo officially recognized as a touristic city, which gives it extra funding. Geography Eldorado is situated on the Ribeira de Iguape River. The state highways SP-165 and SP-193 pass through the town. The municipality contains part of the Serra do Mar Environmental Protection Area, created in 1984. It contains part of the Intervales State Park, created in 1995. It contains part of the Caverna do Diabo State Park, created in 2008. This park contains the largest cave in São Paulo, Caverna do Diabo (The Devil's Cave). The municipality contains 41% of the Quilombos do Médio Ribeira Environmental Protection Area, established in 2008. People Demographics Census - 2000 Total Population: 14,134 Urban: 6,974 Rural: 7,160 Male: 7,337 Female: 6,797 Density (inhabitants/km2): 8.53 Infant Mortality (per 1000): 19.12 Life Expectancy: 69.57 Birth Rate: 3.50 Literacy Rate: 85.65% Human Development Index (HDI-M): 0.733 HDI-M Income: 0.633 HDI-M Longevity: 0.743 HDI-M Education: 0.823 (Source: IPEADATA) Notable people Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilian President since 1 January 2019, anti-communist and conservative, known for supporting the Brazilian military government that lasted from 1964 to 1984. Francisca Júlia da Silva, Brazilian poet born in Eldorado on 31 August 1871. References External links Página da prefeitura - In Portuguese Municipalities in São Paulo (state)