Pindamonhangaba is a municipality located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is situated within the Paraíba Valley, positioned between the nation's two primary regions for production and consumption: São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The city is accessible via the Via Dutra at the 99th kilometer.
The name Pindamonhangaba originates from the Old Tupi language. Interpretations of the name vary, with one meaning "where hooks are made" and another suggesting it translates to "where the river bends."