Rinópolis is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 9,961 (2020 est.) in an area of 358 km².[2] The elevation is 425 m.
Rinópolis | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Rinópolis Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 21°43′33″S 50°43′20″W / 21.72583°S 50.72222°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 358 km2 (138 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 9,961 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
History
editThe municipality was created by state law in 1944.[3]
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Media
editIn 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]
Religion
editChristianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church
editThe Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília.[6]
Protestant Church
editThe 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),[7][8] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[9] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
References
edit- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "Municípios Paulistas". www.al.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
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