Bálsamo Explained

Official Name:Bálsamo
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil
Coordinates:-20.7339°N -49.58°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brazil
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Southeast
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:São Paulo
Subdivision Type3:Mesoregion
Subdivision Name3:São José do Rio Preto
Subdivision Type4:Microregion
Subdivision Name4:São José do Rio Preto
Subdivision Type5:Metrop. region
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:500
Area Total Km2:149.9
Population Total:9,139
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:BRT
Utc Offset1:-3
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:15140-000
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:+55 17

Bálsamo (Portuguese for "balsam") is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 9,139 (2020 est.) in an area of 149.9 km².[2] The municipality belongs to the Mesoregion and Microregion of São José do Rio Preto.

Neighbouring municipalities

Demographics

According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 7,632, of which 6,338 are urban and 1,002 are rural. The average life expectancy was 73.28 years. The literacy rate was at 89.12%.

Media

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/balsamo/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. http://cod.ibge.gov.br/236D5 Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-06-04. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  4. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-06-04. Telefônica.