Elias Fausto is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 17,936 (2020 est.) in an area of 202 km2.[2] The elevation is 605 m.

Elias Fausto
View of Elias Fausto
View of Elias Fausto
Flag of Elias Fausto
Coat of arms of Elias Fausto
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Elias Fausto is located in Brazil
Elias Fausto
Elias Fausto
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 23°2′34″S 47°22′26″W / 23.04278°S 47.37389°W / -23.04278; -47.37389
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
202 km2 (78 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
17,936
 • Density89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

History

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The municipality was created by state law in 1944.[3]

 
Map of the state of São Paulo (1944).

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. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  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.