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João Ramalho (municipality)

Coordinates: 22°15′1″S 50°46′4″W / 22.25028°S 50.76778°W / -22.25028; -50.76778
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João Ramalho
Flag of João Ramalho
Coat of arms of João Ramalho
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
João Ramalho is located in Brazil
João Ramalho
João Ramalho
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°15′1″S 50°46′4″W / 22.25028°S 50.76778°W / -22.25028; -50.76778
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Named forJoão Ramalho
Area
 • Total416 km2 (161 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total4,551
 • Density11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

João Ramalho is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 4,551 (2020 est.) in an area of 416 km2.[2] The elevation is 551 m. It is named after the Portuguese explorer João Ramalho (1493–1580).

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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]

References[edit]

  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.