Guarulhos

Imagine a giant playground! Guarulhos is a big city in Brazil, located near a much bigger city called São Paulo. It's like being in the same neighborhood as your best friend's house, but way, way bigger! It's northeast of São Paulo, which means it's a little bit up and to the right on a map. This city is so large, it's the second biggest in its whole state, São Paulo!

Guarulhos is packed with people, more than 1.3 million! That's like filling up a whole stadium with people, then filling up another one, and another one, and another one! It's the 13th most crowded city in all of Brazil. Even though it's super crowded, it's not the capital city, which is kind of like being the most popular kid in class but not the class president. It's a very busy place!

This city covers a lot of ground, about 318 square kilometers. That's like having over 45 soccer fields all put together! It's a place where lots of people live, work, and play. Even though it's a huge city, it's a bit smaller than the nearby city of Campinas. Think of it like having a giant LEGO castle that's almost as big as your friend's even bigger LEGO castle!

In Guarulhos, people do all sorts of things. They work in different jobs, go to school, and have fun. It's a place where many things happen, from people flying in and out of the airport to families living their daily lives. It's a city that's always moving and full of energy, making it a really interesting place to learn about!