Macedônia is a municipality (município) in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.[2][3] The population is 3,692 (2020 est.) in an area of 328 km2.[4] Its elevation is 502 m.
Macedônia | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Macedônia Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 20°8′45″S 50°11′40″W / 20.14583°S 50.19444°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | São José do Rio Preto |
| Microregion | Fernandópolis |
| Area | |
• Total | 328 km2 (127 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 3,692 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Website | www |
Etymology
editMunicipality's name has derived from the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, of the same name.
Media
editIn telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1975, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[5] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[6]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[6]
References
edit- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ "From Brazil to Macedonia: Carnival Ignites Colorful Celebrations". NBC News. 2014.
- ^ "Macedônia" (PDF). Brasilglobalnet.gov.br. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
- ^ 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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