Araçariguama

Araçariguama
Municipality
Flag of Araçariguama
Flag
Coat of arms of Araçariguama
Coat of arms
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
 • Density157.4/km2 (407.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
18147
Area code+55 11
Websitewww.aracariguama.sp.gov.br

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.

Demography

Historical population (municipality)
Year Population %±
19204,310
200011,154—
201017,08053.1%
202221,52226.0%
Sources:[4][5][6][7]

Obs: 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

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[8] 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).[9]

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Diocese of Osasco.[10]

Protestant Church

The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[11][12] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[13] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

See also

References

  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. ^ "Censos Demográficos (1991-2022) | IBGE". www.ibge.gov.br (in Portuguese).
  5. ^ "Censos Demográficos (1920-1980) | IBGE". biblioteca.ibge.gov.br (in Portuguese).
  6. ^ "Evolução da população segundo os municípios (1872-2010) | IBGE" (PDF). geoftp.ibge.gov.br (in Portuguese).
  7. ^ "Biblioteca Digital Seade | Fundação Seade". bibliotecadigital.seade.gov.br (in Portuguese).
  8. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  9. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  10. ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  11. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  12. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  13. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-22.
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