João Ramalho (municipality)
João Ramalho | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  João Ramalho Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°15′1″S 50°46′4″W / 22.25028°S 50.76778°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Named for | João Ramalho |
| Area | |
| • Total | 416 km2 (161 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 4,551 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
João Ramalho is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 4,551 (2020 est.) in an area of 416 km2.[2] The elevation is 551 m. It is named after the Portuguese explorer João Ramalho (1493–1580).
Media
[edit]In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] 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).[4]
Religion
[edit]Christianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church
[edit]The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Assis.[5]
Protestant Church
[edit]The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
See also
[edit]- List of municipalities in the state of São Paulo by population
- List of municipalities in the state of São Paulo by area
References
[edit]- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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