Guaraci, São Paulo
Guaraci | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in São Paulo state | |
Guaraci Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 20°29′55″S 48°56′41″W / 20.49861°S 48.94472°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Microregion | São José do Rio Preto |
| Area | |
• Total | 641.50 km2 (247.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 11,287 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 15420-xxx |
| Area code | +55-17 |
| Website | www |
Guaraci is a municipality in the northern part of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 11,287 (2020 est.) in an area of 641.50 km².[2] The elevation is 481 meters.
History
The municipality was created by state law in 1944.[3]
Media
In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[5]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[5]
Religion
Christianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Barretos.[6]
Protestant Church
The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[7][8] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[9] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
See also
References
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "Municípios Paulistas". www.al.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
External links
- (in Portuguese) http://www.guaraci.sp.gov.br
- (in Portuguese) citybrazil.com.br