Alumínio

Alumínio
Municipality
Flag of Alumínio
Flag
Coat of arms of Alumínio
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Alumínio is located in Brazil
Alumínio
Alumínio
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 23°32′7″S 47°15′44″W / 23.53528°S 47.26222°W / -23.53528; -47.26222
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Metrop. regionSorocaba
Area
 • Total
83.66 km2 (32.30 sq mi)
Elevation
790 m (2,590 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
18,767
 • Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
18125
Area code+55 11
Websitealuminio.sp.gov.br

Alumínio (Portuguese meaning aluminium) is a Brazilian municipality of the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba.[2] The population is 18,767 (2020 est.) in an area of 83.66 km2.[3] The elevation is 790 m. Alumínio is located east of Sorocaba and is also a suburban area. The main employer in Alumínio is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio.

History

The history of the city starts with the Rodovalho Railway, named after Col. Antônio Proost Rodovalho, owner of a factory in Alumínio. His factory existed until 1920. Alumínio was part of São Roque city until Mairinque was emancipated as an independent city and yet, Alumínio was just a borough of Mairinque. In 1991, Alumínio was emancipated and became a city.

Neighbouring places

Population history

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2001 15,252—    
2005 16,018+5.0%
2015 18,061+12.8%

Demographics

According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 15,252, of which 13,727 are urban and 1,525 are rural. The average life expectancy was 69.03 years. The literacy rate was at 92.89%.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was 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]

See also

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ "Governo do Estado de São Paulo, Lei Complementar nº 1.241, de 8 de maio de 2014". Archived from the original on 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2015-09-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  4. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.


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