therefore a reduced agricultural activity. The Exame magazine pointed Itapevi among the 10 cities with the best economic development in the country, and as the first in the state of São Paulo. The ranking is part of the story "The best cities for business'. Itapevi has a well diversified industrial park, with emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry. Large companies are located within the municipality, such as Henkel, Jaraguá, Cacau Show, Casa Suíça, Eurofarma, Alpla, Wyeth, Blanver, Bomi Brasil and others. Between 1960 and 1980, one of the main industries was the Santa Rita Cement Factory, which belonged to the Grupo Votorantim and was deactivated and demolished. Demography Total: 200.874 inhabitants (2010). Demographic density (inhabitants/km2): 2.430,15 Child mortality until 1 year (in 1000): 9,74 (2004) HDI : 0,759 (2000) HDI-M Income: 0,663 HDI-M Longevity: 0,737 HDI-M Education: 0,876 (Source: IPEA data) Changing demographics of the city of Itapevi Source: IBAM and IBGE References External links Official City Website Itapevi Railway Station Municipalities in São Paulo (state)