Monte Alto, São Paulo

Monte Alto
Municipality
Church in Monte Alto
Church in Monte Alto
Flag of Monte Alto
Flag
Coat of arms of Monte Alto
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Monte Alto is located in Brazil
Monte Alto
Monte Alto
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°15′40″S 48°29′47″W / 21.26111°S 48.49639°W / -21.26111; -48.49639
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
347 km2 (134 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
50,772
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Monte Alto (Portuguese for "High Hill") is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil founded on May 15, 1881. The population is 50,772 (2020 est.) in an area of 347 km².[2] The elevation is 735 m. Its motto is (from Latin) Mons Altus Semper Altius (High Hill Always Higher). The sanctuary and mausoleum to the Brazilian popular saint, Menina Izildinha, is located in the city, And it's a birthplace for the professional football player, Vitor Bueno.

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]

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 2024-06-14.
  4. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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