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Also known as: Vila Nova de São José, Vila de São José do Paraíba, Vila de São José do Sul
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São José dos Campos, city, eastern São Paulo estado (state), Brazil. It lies along the Paraíba do Sul River at 2,110 feet (643 metres) above sea level. Known successively as Vila Nova de São José, Vila de São José do Sul, and Vila de São José do Paraíba, the colonial settlement developed around a Jesuit mission. It attained town status in 1767 and was made the seat of a municipality in 1854.

The city is the service centre for an agricultural region that produces rice, sugarcane, feijão (beans), corn (maize), milk, and fruits. It is better known as the hub of Brazil’s aviation, space, and armaments industries and is home to several research facilities. Other diversified manufactures include ceramics, diesel engines, tires, and petroleum refining. Situated in the São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro region, 50 miles (80 km) northeast of São Paulo city, São José dos Campos is easily accessible by rail, highway, or air. Pop. (2010) 629,921.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.