Arco-Íris

For other uses, see Arco Iris (disambiguation).
Arco-Íris
Municipality
Flag of Arco-Íris
Flag
Coat of arms of Arco-Íris
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Arco-Íris is located in Brazil
Arco-Íris
Arco-Íris
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°46′22″S 50°27′55″W / 21.77278°S 50.46528°W / -21.77278; -50.46528
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
265 km2 (102 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
1,773
 • Density6.7/km2 (17/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Arco-Íris (Portuguese, 'rainbow') is a Brazilian municipality of the state of São Paulo. The population is 1,773 (2020 est.) in an area of 265 km2.[2]

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] 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).[4]

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília.[5]

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),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  4. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  6. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  7. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  8. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
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