Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo is a municipality located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city covers an area of 1,115 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 467 meters above sea level. It has a recorded population of 47,943 residents.
The region is notable for its significant involvement in the agricultural sector, specifically in rice processing. The municipality produces approximately 25 percent of the total rice output for the state of São Paulo. Additionally, the area is known for the local consumption of alfalfa; while originally intended as fodder for horses, the inhabitants discovered that it provides health and beauty benefits when consumed by humans.