Bady Bassitt

Bady Bassitt is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 16,359 (2015 est.) in an area of 110 km². The town is located 7 km from São José do Rio Preto. The municipality belongs to the Microregion of São José do Rio Preto.

History

In 1908, Bady Bassitt was a village named Borboleta (butterfly). In this year, a road coming from Rio Preto was open. Camilo de Morais opened the first store in Borboleta, in 1912.

In February 13, 1914, the village of Borboleta was officially established and in December 12, 1926, the village is elevated to district of Rio Preto.

In February 18, 1959, the municipality of Borboleta is officially established and in 1963, the name was changed to the current form, an homage to Bady Bassitt, a politician from São José do Rio Preto.

Geography

Neighbouring places

Hydrography

The municipality features several streams: