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Municipality in Southeast, Brazil
Maracaí
Municipality
Flag of MaracaíFlagCoat of arms of MaracaíCoat of arms
Location in São Paulo stateLocation in São Paulo state
Maracaí is located in BrazilMaracaíMaracaíLocation in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°36′38″S 50°40′2″W / 22.61056°S 50.66722°W / -22.61056; -50.66722
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total534 km (206 sq mi)
Population
 • Total14,036
 • Density26/km (68/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Maracaí is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 14,036 (2020 est.) in an area of 534 km. The elevation is 435 m.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, 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).

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 Assis.

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.

See also

References

  1. IBGE 2020
  2. "IBGE | Biblioteca (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística)". cod.ibge.gov.br. Retrieved 2017-04-22.
  3. "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  4. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  5. "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  6. "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  7. "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  8. "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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