Paulistano
/ˌsɐ̃w ˈpaulu/
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The city is named after the Apostle Paul, and the name 'São Paulo' means 'Saint Paul' in Portuguese. It was founded by Jesuit missionaries on 25 January 1554, the feast day of the Conversion of Saint Paul.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Guarulhos
Adjoining the city
People are called:
Guarulhense
Campinas
About 100 km northwest
People are called:
Campineiro
Santos
About 70 km south
People are called:
Santista
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