Franco da Rocha

Franco da Rocha on the map of São Paulo

Franco da Rocha is a Municipio in the southwest of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. In Franco da Rocha 131 366 inhabitants.

History

Franco da Rocha was to the 19th century village. Only with the inauguration of the railway station on 1 February 1888, developed the area and region. Building a hospital led to wide growth. 1908 erected the first church. Since November 30, 1944 Franco da Rocha is an autonomous municipality.

Mayor

  • Maurici Mário de Lima Morais (January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996 )
  • José Benedito Hernandez (1 January 1997 - 31 December 200)
  • Roberto Seixas (1 January 2001 - 31 December 2004)
  • Marcio Cecchettini (1 January 2005 - 31 December 2008 and since 1 January 2009)
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