Cosmópolis
Cosmópolis | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Cosmópolis Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°38′45″S 47°11′46″W / 22.64583°S 47.19611°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast Brazil |
| State | São Paulo |
| Metropolitan Region | Campinas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 154.67 km2 (59.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 73,474 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Cosmópolis is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Campinas.[2] The population is 73,474 (2020 est.) in an area of 154.67 km².[3] The elevation is 652 m.
History[edit]
The municipality was created by state law in 1944.[4]
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Media[edit]
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]
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.[7]
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),[8][9] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[10] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
References[edit]
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ "Região Metropolitana de Campinas". Archived from the original on 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "Municípios Paulistas". www.al.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "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.
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