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Pedrinhas Paulista

Coordinates: 22°48′54″S 50°47′38″W / 22.81500°S 50.79389°W / -22.81500; -50.79389
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Pedrinhas Paulista
Flag of Pedrinhas Paulista
Coat of arms of Pedrinhas Paulista
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Pedrinhas Paulista is located in Brazil
Pedrinhas Paulista
Pedrinhas Paulista
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°48′54″S 50°47′38″W / 22.81500°S 50.79389°W / -22.81500; -50.79389
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
153 km2 (59 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
3,101
 • Density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Pedrinhas Paulista is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 3,101 (2020 est.) in an area of 153 km2.[2] The elevation is 330 m.

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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

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Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

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The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Assis.[5]

Protestant Church

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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.

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References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  4. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  6. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  7. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  8. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.