José Bonifácio, São Paulo

Coordinates: 21°03′10″S 49°41′16″W / 21.05278°S 49.68778°W / -21.05278; -49.68778
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José Bonifácio
UTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
15200-000
Area code+55 17
Websitewww.josebonifacio.sp.gov.br

José Bonifácio is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is of 37,366 inhabitants and the area is 859.94 km2.[2] The city belongs to the Microregion of São José do Rio Preto.

History

The history of José Bonifácio begins in 1906. The founder of the city, José Crescencio de Souza, built the first three houses. In 1910, the brothers Manuel, Justino e Carlos Rodrigues de Sant’Anna donated part of their land to the Catholic Church. The first chapel was built in 1913, and the town received the name of Cerradão.

In 1914, the town was elevated to district and on December 23, 1924, became a district of Mirassol, changing its name to the current form. José Bonifácio was officially established as a municipality on December 28, 1926.[3]

Economy

The

Primary sector corresponds to 8.5%.[4]

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[5] 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).[6]

Transportation

  • BR-153
    - Rodovia Transbrasiliana
  • SP-425
    - Rodovia Assis Chateaubriand

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ "2010 Census of the IBGE - Population - Table 2.1.20" (PDF). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  3. ^ "History of the City". Josebonifacio.sp.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  6. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.