Amparo is a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo. The population is of 72,677 (2020 est.) in an area of 445 km².[3]

Amparo
Municipality of Amparo
Flag of Amparo
Coat of arms of Amparo
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Amparo is located in Brazil
Amparo
Amparo
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°42′11″S 46°45′54″W / 22.70306°S 46.76500°W / -22.70306; -46.76500
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
FoundedApril 8, 1829
Area
 • Total
445 km2 (172 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
72,677
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.785 – high[2]
Websiteamparo.sp.gov.br

The city is part of the "Water-Circuit", a cluster of towns in São Paulo state which are famous for natural fountains and water wells. One of the main events in the city is the Winter Festival, when some stages are set over the main plaza and presentations are scheduled for the whole month of July. A variety of music bands and artists are invited to the city, from sertanejo (a Brazilian form of country music) and heavy metal to Ballet. Although the event is more dedicated to the city local residents, it attracts tourists from other regions.

Amparo is located about 50 kilometers from Campinas and 120 kilometers from São Paulo.

Media

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[5]

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[5]

Religion

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Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

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The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo.[6]

Protestant Church

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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),[7][8] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[9] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

Climate

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Climate data for Amparo, elevation 1,006 m (3,301 ft), (2009–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27.5
(81.5)
28.3
(82.9)
27.5
(81.5)
26.2
(79.2)
23.8
(74.8)
23.0
(73.4)
23.6
(74.5)
24.8
(76.6)
27.1
(80.8)
27.4
(81.3)
27.0
(80.6)
27.7
(81.9)
26.2
(79.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 22.3
(72.1)
23.0
(73.4)
22.3
(72.1)
20.8
(69.4)
18.5
(65.3)
17.2
(63.0)
18.0
(64.4)
18.6
(65.5)
20.8
(69.4)
21.5
(70.7)
21.5
(70.7)
22.5
(72.5)
20.6
(69.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 17.0
(62.6)
17.6
(63.7)
17.0
(62.6)
15.4
(59.7)
13.2
(55.8)
11.5
(52.7)
12.4
(54.3)
12.3
(54.1)
14.4
(57.9)
15.7
(60.3)
16.0
(60.8)
17.3
(63.1)
15.0
(59.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 232.9
(9.17)
163.0
(6.42)
149.7
(5.89)
73.4
(2.89)
58.5
(2.30)
61.9
(2.44)
40.2
(1.58)
31.0
(1.22)
58.7
(2.31)
91.2
(3.59)
171.9
(6.77)
187.1
(7.37)
1,319.5
(51.95)
Source: Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas[10][11][12][13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  4. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  5. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  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.
  10. ^ "Temperatura Máxima Mensal". Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Temperatura Mínima Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Temperatura Média Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Chuva Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
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