Palestina (lit. Palestine) is a municipality (município) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 13,123 (2020 est.) in an area of 696.6 km2.[2]
Palestina | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Palestina Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 20°23′24″S 49°25′59″W / 20.39000°S 49.43306°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
• Total | 696.6 km2 (269.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 13,123 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 15470-000 |
| Area code | +55 17 |
| Website | Prefecture of Palestina |
Palestina belongs to the Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto.
Economy
editThe Tertiary sector corresponds to 59,08% of the Palestina GDP. The Secondary sector is 6.47% of the GDP. The Primary sector is relevant, with 34.4% of the city GDP.[3]
Media
editIn 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
edit- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE" (in Portuguese). SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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