Araçariguama is a city on the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba.[2] The population of city is of 22,860 (2020 est.) in an area of 145.20 km2.[3] The elevation is 695 m. Araçariguama was established in 1653.

Araçariguama
Flag of Araçariguama
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Araçariguama is located in Brazil
Araçariguama
Araçariguama
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 23°26′19″S 47°03′41″W / 23.43861°S 47.06139°W / -23.43861; -47.06139
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Metrop. regionSorocaba
Area
 • Total
145.20 km2 (56.06 sq mi)
Elevation
695 m (2,280 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
22,860
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
18147
Area code+55 11
Websitewww.aracariguama.sp.gov.br

Population history

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Year Population
2001 11,154
2004 13,324
2015 20,114

Demographics

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According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 11,154, of which 7,240 are urban and 3,914 are rural. The average life expectancy was 69.03 years. The literacy rate was 89.99%.

Media

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In 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]

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ "Governo do Estado de São Paulo, Lei Complementar nº 1.241, de 8 de maio de 2014". Archived from the original on 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2015-09-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  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.
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