Itapeva is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 94,804 (2020 est.) in an area of 1826.26 km². History The city was founded as a village in the beginning of the 18th century. In 1769 the municipality was created, by separating it from Sorocaba. Named Itapeva da Faxina until 1910 and Faxina until 1938. In Tupi language, Itapeva means “flat stone”. Founder: Antônio Furquim Pedroso. In Itapeva is located the Wall of the Slaves, which is a tourist point, in addition to the Vila Isabel Station, the Pilão D’Agua and the Dr. Pinheiro Promenade. Geography Itapeva is located at an elevation of 684 meters. HDI HDI (HDI-M): 0,745 (Fonte: IPEADATA) Hydrography Apiaí-Guaçu River Taquari River Pirituba River Taquari-Mirim River Taquari-Guaçu River Highways SP-249 SP-258 Francisco Alves Negrão Highway Districts Itapeva has three districts Guarizinho Alto da Brancal Areia Branca Climate The coldest month is June (mean temperature 15.1 °C, 59°F), and the hottest is January (mean 22.7 °C, 73 °F). Rainfall averages 1254 mm. Governance Mayor: Mário Tassinari ( PSDB ) 2021-2025 Higher education Faculdade Metodista do Sul Paulista FAIT UNESP - São Paulo State University UNIGRAN NET FATEC Internacional FACINTER References Populated places established in 1769