Rincão

Rincão
Municipality
Flag of Rincão
Flag
Coat of arms of Rincão
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Rincão is located in Brazil
Rincão
Rincão
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°35′13″S 48°4′15″W / 21.58694°S 48.07083°W / -21.58694; -48.07083
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
317 km2 (122 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
10,812
 • Density34/km2 (88/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Rincão is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 10,812 (2020 est.) in an area of 317 km2.[2] The elevation is 530 m.

History

The municipality was created by state law in 1948.[3]

Map of the state of São Paulo (1948).

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[5]

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. ^ "Municípios Paulistas". www.al.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  4. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  5. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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