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This article is about the municipality in Brazil. For the archaeological remains known in Spanish and Portuguese as Conchals, see Midden. Municipality in Southeast, Brazil
Conchal
Municipality
Flag of ConchalFlagCoat of arms of ConchalCoat of arms
Location in São Paulo stateLocation in São Paulo state
Conchal is located in BrazilConchalConchalLocation in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°33′S 47°17′W / 22.550°S 47.283°W / -22.550; -47.283
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionPiracicaba
MicroregionLimeira
Area
 • Total182.8 km (70.6 sq mi)
Population
 • Total28,273
 • Density150/km (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitewww.conchal.sp.gov.br

Conchal is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 28,273 (2020 est.) in an area of 182.8 km. The elevation is 591 m.

History

The municipality was created by state law in 1948.

Map of the state of São Paulo (1948).

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo. 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).

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira.

Protestant Church

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), Christian Congregation in Brazil, among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

References

  1. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  2. IBGE 2020
  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 2024-06-04.
  5. "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  7. "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  8. "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  9. "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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