Paraguaçu Paulista is a municipality in south-west of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Microregion of Assis, situated in the middle Paranapanema Valley.[4] The population is 45,945 (2020 est.) in an area of 1001.3 km2.[1] It's the second largest population of microregion and the 3rd of mesoregion, and is 422 km away from the capital, São Paulo.[5]
Paraguaçu Paulista | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Paraguaçu Paulista Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°25′11″S 50°34′47″W / 22.41972°S 50.57972°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | Assis |
| Microregion | Assis |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antônio Takashi Sasada (Antian) (2021 – 2024) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,001.3 km2 (386.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 506 m (1,660 ft) |
| Population (2020 [3]) | |
| • Total | 45,945 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 19700-000 |
| Area code | +55 18 |
| Website | eparaguacu |
History
editParaguaçu was created as a district of the (then) municipality of Conceição de Monte Alegre in 1923. It became a separate municipality in 1924. Its name was changed to Paraguaçu Paulista in 1948.[6][7]
Geography
editDistricts
editThe municipality is subdivided into the following districts:[8]
- Paraguaçu Paulista - municipal seat
- Conceição de Monte Alegre
- Roseta
- Sapezal
Media
editIn telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[9] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[10]
Religion
editChristianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church
editThe Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Assis.[11]
Protestant Church
editThe 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),[12][13] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[14] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ IBGE (10 October 2002). "Área territorial oficial" (in Portuguese). Resolução da Presidência do IBGE de n° 5 (R.PR-5/02).
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Site da Prefeitura da Estância Turístíca de Paraguaçu Paulista. "Conheça Paraguaçu Paulista" (in Portuguese).
- ^ "Distâncias entre a cidade de São Paulo e todas as cidades do interior paulista" (in Portuguese).
- ^ IBGE, history
- ^ "Municípios Paulistas". www.al.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Divisão Territorial Brasileira | IBGE" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 10 December 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
