Holambra [SEP] inception
Katholieke Nederlandse Boeren- en Tuindersbond") coordinated the emigration process.
A group of approximately 500 migrants from the province of North Brabant arrived in Brazil, establishing their first colony at the farm of Fazenda Ribeirão in the state of São Paulo. Holambra I was founded in July 14th, 1948.
After a referendum in 1991 where 98% of the population voted in favor of political autonomy for the area, Holambra gained city status in January 1993.
Famous for its large production of flowers and plants and for the yearly
event Expoflora, Holambra receives thousands of tourists each year. In April 1998 this fact was recognized as Holambra gained the status of "Estância Turística", touristic location.
See also.
- Castrolanda
External links.
- Prefeitura Municipal de Holambra  Official municipal website
- Holambra SP em WebGIS A zoomable map of Holambra at EMBRAPA