Novo Horizonte, São Paulo
Novo Horizonte | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Novo Horizonte Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W / 21.33556°S 49.22083°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | São José do Rio Preto |
| Microregion | Novo Horizonte |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fabiano de Mello Belentani |
| Area | |
• Total | 931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 41,414 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 14960-000 |
| Area code | +55 17 |
| Website | www |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "History of the City". Novohorizonte.sp.gov.br. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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