lins

Lins is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, situated in the northwestern part of the state near the border with the state of Minas Gerais. The city covers an area of roughly 227 square kilometres and had an estimated population of 53,000 residents in 2020, according to census data. Lins was founded in the early twentieth century, with its official establishment dated 1883. The name derives from the Portuguese word for “lens” and reflects early economic ties to the production of coffee and related agricultural goods.

The local economy remains heavily based on intensive agriculture, particularly coffee, sugarcane, soybean, and maize cultivation. While coffee once dominated the region’s production, diversification has led to a stronger presence of industrial sectors such as food processing and agro‑mechanical equipment manufacturing. Lins also hosts a number of small‐and‑medium enterprises engaged in textiles and services, providing employment for a significant portion of the population.

Infrastructure in Lins includes the federal highway BR-382, which links the city to larger urban centres such as Presidente Prudente and Ribeirão Preto, as well as state roads that facilitate regional trade. Public transportation is predominantly bus-based, with routes connecting to neighbouring municipalities. The municipality boasts a network of public schools, a regional hospital, and cultural institutions such as the Lins Municipal Theatre, which hosts local theatrical productions and community events.

Among notable persons bearing the surname Lins are Augusto Lins, a Brazilian economist who contributed to mid‑twentieth‑century economic planning, and Lorenzo Lins, an Argentine footballer active in the 1990s. The Lins surname has origins in Portuguese‑speaking regions and is also found in Italian contexts. The city of Lins and the surname illustrate the diverse ways the name is used within Brazil and the broader Latin American and European cultural landscapes.