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Macedônia
Municipality
Flag of MacedôniaFlagCoat of arms of MacedôniaCoat of arms
Location in São Paulo stateLocation in São Paulo state
Macedônia is located in BrazilMacedôniaMacedôniaLocation in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°8′45″S 50°11′40″W / 20.14583°S 50.19444°W / -20.14583; -50.19444
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionSão José do Rio Preto
MicroregionFernandópolis
Area
 • Total328 km (127 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,692
 • Density11/km (29/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitewww.macedonia.sp.gov.br

Macedônia is a municipality (município) in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The population is 3,692 (2020 est.) in an area of 328 km. Its elevation is 502 m.

Etymology

Municipality's name has derived from the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, of the same name.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1975, when it began to be 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).

References

  1. IBGE 2020
  2. "From Brazil to Macedonia: Carnival Ignites Colorful Celebrations". NBC News. 2014.
  3. "Macedônia" (PDF). Brasilglobalnet.gov.br. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
  4. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  5. "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  6. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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