Cordeirópolis

Cordeirópolis
Municipality
Flag of Cordeirópolis
Flag
Coat of arms of Cordeirópolis
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Cordeirópolis is located in Brazil
Cordeirópolis
Cordeirópolis
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°28′55″S 47°27′25″W / 22.48194°S 47.45694°W / -22.48194; -47.45694
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionPiracicaba
MicroregionLimeira
Area
 • Total
138 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation
651 m (2,136 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
24,826
 • Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitewww.cordeiropolis.sp.gov.br

Cordeirópolis is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil. The population is 24,826 (2020 est.) in an area of 138 km2.[2] Its elevation is 651 m.[3]

History

The municipality was created by state law in 1948.[4]

Map of the state of São Paulo (1948).

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[5] 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).[6]

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 Limeira.[7]

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),[8][9] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[10] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Cordeirópolis - Governando para Todos". Archived from the original on 2011-10-11. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  4. ^ "Municípios Paulistas". www.al.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  5. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  7. ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  8. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  9. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  10. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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