Palestina, São Paulo

Palestina
Municipality
Flag of Palestina
Flag
Coat of arms of Palestina
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Palestina is located in Brazil
Palestina
Palestina
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°23′24″S 49°25′59″W / 20.39000°S 49.43306°W / -20.39000; -49.43306
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
696.6 km2 (269.0 sq mi)
Elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
13,123
 • Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
15470-000
Area code+55 17
WebsitePrefecture of Palestina

Palestina (lit. Palestine) is a municipality (município) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 13,123 (2020 est.) in an area of 696.6 km2.[2]

Palestina belongs to the Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto.

Economy

The Tertiary sector corresponds to 59,08% of the Palestina GDP. The Secondary sector is 6.47% of the GDP. The Primary sector is relevant, with 34.4% of the city GDP.[3]

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. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[5]

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE" (in Portuguese). SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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