Administrative Region
São José do Rio Preto
Administrative Region
São José do Rio Preto
7 – Administrative Region: São José do Rio Preto
General Overview:
· Diversified economy with strong integration between agriculture and industry
· Notable agricultural production of sugarcane, beef, and oranges
· Relevant industries in food, biofuels, furniture, metallurgy, rubber, transportation, and textiles
· Largest latex producer in the state, driving the rubber industry cluster
· Well-established services sector with regional influence extending beyond state borders to areas in MG, GO, and MS
· Three structured development hubs to boost food and beverages, biofuels, and healthcare/pharmaceuticals
Economic and Technological Highlights:
· Recognized for industrial diversity, including emerging sectors like chemicals, machinery and equipment, plastics, and rubber
· Notable production of surgical materials and a furniture cluster with potential for innovation and sustainability
· The capital city’s services exert strong regional influence, reaching a broad market
Strategic Sectors in the Region:
· Food and Beverages
· Biofuels
· Furniture
· Plastics and Rubber
· Metal Products
Socioeconomic Data:
· Estimated regional GDP in 2018: R$ 41.8 billion
· Approximate population in 2018: 1.42 million inhabitants
· Population growth rate higher than other regions in western São Paulo
· Working-age population (WAP) projected to reach around 1 million by 2030
· Most municipalities showed improvement in the São Paulo Social Responsibility Index (IPRS) between 2012 and 2014
· Region leads the state in longevity and education indicators (IPRS 2014)
SWOT Analysis:
Strengths:
· Population growth and increase in the labor force
· Development of productive clusters in metal products, apparel, garments, and furniture across several municipalities
· Diversified and consolidated agricultural production including sugar, oranges, and meat
· Comprehensive service structure with strong regional influence
Weaknesses:
· Negative migration rates in about one-third of the municipalities, causing local demographic imbalances
· Dependence on low-innovation, labor-intensive industries like furniture, apparel, and textiles
· Vulnerability to agricultural seasonality, especially sugarcane
Opportunities:
· Technological and agronomic renewal, such as precision agriculture and new sugarcane varieties
· Sectoral synergies to drive innovation in areas like chemicals, metal structures, and tech exports
· Potential for the furniture cluster to implement sustainable techniques and new materials
· Expansion of advanced biofuels (second-generation ethanol, biodiesel, biogas)
Threats:
· High dependence on low-tech exports, leaving the region vulnerable to international price fluctuations
· Challenges in improving competitiveness in low-tech sectors
Employment and Education:
· Significant growth in the share of jobs requiring high school or incomplete higher education: from 37% to 50.4% (2006–2016)
· Highest concentration of these education levels found in: apparel & accessories, furniture
· 75.1% of industrial jobs are concentrated in the region's defined strategic sectors
Distribution of Industrial Jobs:
· Highest concentrations in metal products, vehicles and trailers, furniture, apparel, and biofuels
· Other dynamic sectors include food, machinery and equipment, plastics, and rubber
Main Sectors by Employment:
· Metal Products
· Vehicles, Trailers, and Bodies
· Furniture
· Apparel, Garments, and Accessories
· Biofuels
· Food
Investments (2010–2017):
Industry:
· Total of US$ 376.76 million, with 98.5% directed to the food sector
· Remaining share distributed among other industrial segments
Services:
· Total of US$ 826.30 million, mostly in real estate activities (73.9%)
· Education (14.2%), lodging (7%), and human healthcare (3.5%) also received notable investments
Export Participation (2016):
· Represents 2.9% of the state’s exports
· Dominated by low-tech industry (32.8%) and non-industrial products (28.7%)
· Limited participation of medium-low, medium-high, and high-tech industries
Municipalities in the São José do Rio Preto Administrative Region (96 municipalities):
1. Ariranha
2. Catanduva
3. Catiguá
4. Elisiário
5. Irapuã
6. Itajobi
7. Marapoama
8. Novais
9. Novo Horizonte
10. Palmares Paulista
11. Paraíso
12. Pindorama
13. Sales
14. Santa Adélia
15. Tabapuã
16. Urupês
17. Estrela d'Oeste
18. Fernandópolis
19. Guarani d'Oeste
20. Indiaporã
21. Macedônia
22. Meridiano
23. Mira Estrela
24. Ouroeste
25. Pedranópolis
26. Populina
27. São João das Duas Pontes
28. Turmalina
29. Aparecida d'Oeste
30. Aspásia
31. Dirce Reis
32. Dolcinópolis
33. Jales
34. Marinópolis
35. Mesópolis
36. Nova Canaã Paulista
37. Palmeira d'Oeste
38. Paranapuã
39. Pontalinda
40. Rubinéia
41. Santa Albertina
42. Santa Clara d'Oeste
43. Santa Fé do Sul
44. Santa Rita d'Oeste
45. Santa Salete
46. Santana da Ponte Pensa
47. São Francisco
48. Três Fronteiras
49. Urânia
50. Vitória Brasil
51. Adolfo
52. Bady Bassitt
53. Bálsamo
54. Cedral
55. Guapiaçu
56. Ibirá
57. Icém
58. Ipiguá
59. Jaci
60. José Bonifácio
61. Mendonça
62. Mirassol
63. Mirassolândia
64. Monte Aprazível
65. Neves Paulista
66. Nipoã
67. Nova Aliança
68. Nova Granada
69. Onda Verde
70. Orindiúva
71. Palestina
72. Paulo de Faria
73. Planalto
74. Poloni
75. Potirendaba
76. São José do Rio Preto
77. Tanabi
78. Ubarana
79. Uchoa
80. União Paulista
81. Zacarias
82. Álvares Florence
83. Américo de Campos
84. Cardoso
85. Cosmorama
86. Floreal
87. Macaubal
88. Magda
89. Monções
90. Nhandeara
91. Parisi
92. Pontes Gestal
93. Riolândia
94. Sebastianópolis do Sul
95. Valentim Gentil
96. Votuporanga