Conchal
Conchal | |
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![]() Location in São Paulo state | |
Coordinates: 22°33′S 47°17′W / 22.550°S 47.283°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Southeast |
State | São Paulo |
Mesoregion | Piracicaba |
Microregion | Limeira |
Area | |
• Total | 182.8 km2 (70.6 sq mi) |
Population (2020 [2]) | |
• Total | 28,273 |
• Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Website | www |
Conchal is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 28,273 (2020 est.) in an area of 182.8 km2.[1] The elevation is 591 m.
Media[edit]
In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] 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).[4]
Religion[edit]
Christianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church[edit]
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira.[5]
Protestant Church[edit]
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),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.