Alumínio Explained

Official Name:Alumínio
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil
Coordinates:-23.5353°N -47.2622°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brazil
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Southeast
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:São Paulo
Subdivision Type3:Mesoregion
Subdivision Type4:Microregion
Subdivision Type5:Metrop. region
Subdivision Name5:Sorocaba
Leader Title:Mayor
Elevation M:790
Area Total Km2:83.66
Population Total:18,767
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:BRT
Utc Offset1:-3
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:18125
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:+55 11

Alumínio (Portuguese meaning aluminium) is a Brazilian municipality of the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba.[2] The population is 18,767 (2020 est.) in an area of 83.66 km2.[3] The elevation is 790 m. Alumínio is located east of Sorocaba and is also a suburban area. The main employer in Alumínio is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio.

History

The history of the city starts with the Rodovalho Railway, named after Col. Antônio Proost Rodovalho, owner of a factory in Alumínio. His factory existed until 1920. Alumínio was part of São Roque city until Mairinque was emancipated as an independent city and yet, Alumínio was just a borough of Mairinque. In 1991, Alumínio was emancipated and became a city.

Neighbouring places

Demographics

According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 15,252, of which 13,727 are urban and 1,525 are rural. The average life expectancy was 69.03 years. The literacy rate was at 92.89%.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] 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).[5]

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External links

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/aluminio/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: Governo do Estado de São Paulo, Lei Complementar nº 1.241, de 8 de maio de 2014 . 2015-09-29 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20141018195931/http://www.legislacao.sp.gov.br/legislacao/dg280202.nsf/69aaa17c14b8cb5483256cfb0050146e/399ae95c2cf6d39583257cd30043511f?OpenDocument . 2014-10-18 .
  3. http://cod.ibge.gov.br/23DEO Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  4. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-06-04. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  5. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-06-04. Telefônica.