Novo Horizonte, São Paulo

Novo Horizonte
Municipality
Flag of Novo Horizonte
Flag
Coat of arms of Novo Horizonte
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Novo Horizonte is located in Brazil
Novo Horizonte
Novo Horizonte
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W / 21.33556°S 49.22083°W / -21.33556; -49.22083
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionSão José do Rio Preto
MicroregionNovo Horizonte
Government
 • MayorFabiano de Mello Belentani
Area
 • Total
931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
41,414
 • Density44/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
14960-000
Area code+55 17
Websitewww.novohorizonte.sp.gov.br

Novo Horizonte (Portuguese for "New Horizon") is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 41,414 (2020 est.) in an area of 932 km2.[2] Novo Horizonte is the center of a Microregion with 79,222 inhabitants.

History

In 1906, the district of Novo Horizonte was created. The city was officially established on December 21, 1916, and installed on October 28, 1917.[3]

Economy

The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Novo Horizonte. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.9% of the city GDP. Industry is 21.5% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 8.5%.[4]

The cultivation and processing of sugarcane is relevant.

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]

Sport

Grêmio Novorizontino is the local association football club founded in 2010. It's the spiritual successor to Grêmio Esportivo Novorizontino which folded in 1999.

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "History of the City". Novohorizonte.sp.gov.br. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  6. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.


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