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Guariba

Coordinates: 21°21′36″S 48°13′42″W / 21.36000°S 48.22833°W / -21.36000; -48.22833
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Guariba
Flag of Guariba
Coat of arms of Guariba
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Guariba is located in Brazil
Guariba
Guariba
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°21′36″S 48°13′42″W / 21.36000°S 48.22833°W / -21.36000; -48.22833
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
270 km2 (100 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
40,487
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Guariba is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 40,487 (2020 est.) in an area of 270 km2.[2] The elevation is 618 m.

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[4]

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 Jaboticabal.[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 2024-05-26.
  4. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  5. ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  6. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  7. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  8. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-30.