Sumaré

Sumaré
Municipality
Sunset in Sumaré
Sunset in Sumaré
Flag of Sumaré
Coat of arms of Sumaré
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Sumaré is located in Brazil
Sumaré
Sumaré
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°49′19″S 47°16′01″W / 22.82194°S 47.26694°W / -22.82194; -47.26694
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast Brazil
StateSão Paulo
Metropolitan RegionCampinas
Government
 • MayorLuiz Alfredo Dalben (Cidadania)
Area
 • Total
153.47 km2 (59.26 sq mi)
Elevation
583 m (1,913 ft)
Population
 (2022[1])
 • Total
279,545
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Sumaré is a city in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Campinas.[2] The population is 286,211 (2020 est.) in an area of 153.47 km2.[3] The elevation is 583 m. Sumaré was founded in 1868, after being upgraded to a city. Its old name was Rebouças. There is a Honda plant located there for Honda Brazil.[4]

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]

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2022
  2. ^ Região Metropolitana de Campinas
  3. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  4. ^ "Honda to build second factory in Brazil". Associated Press. August 8, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2024. Honda's plant in the city of Sumare has been operating since 1997. It produces 120,000 cars a year.
  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.