Guaimbê is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is located near the cities of Lins and Araçatuba. It was founded in 1953. The population is 5,785 (2020 est.) in an area of 218 km2.[2] Its altitude is 469 m.
Guaimbê | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Guaimbê Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 21°54′36″S 49°53′48″W / 21.91000°S 49.89667°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
• Total | 218 km2 (84 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 5,785 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (69/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Guaimbê or guaibê is also a plant (Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum) which has a sweet fruit which was very much appreciated by the Guarani Indians. The location was probably named after the plant.
Media
editIn telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[4]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[4]
References
edit- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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