São José do Rio Preto is the biggest city of a region with strong agrarian
tradition (Northwest of São Paulo). The city concentrates the Commerce and the
specialized Service sector of the region. The Tertiary sector is the economic
basis of the city. There are about 75 bank branches in the city. Hospitals,
clinics, schools, universities, shopping centers (malls) and the commerce in
general, attracts people from throughout the region and other parts of Brazil.
Agriculture and livestock (Primary sector) accounts for less than 1% of the
GDP, but are relevant in the region. Sugarcane, natural rubber, oranges and
