| Boa Esperança do Sul | |
| Flag Alt: | Flag of Boa Esperança do Sul |
| Shield Alt: | Coat of arms of Boa Esperança do Sul |
| Map Alt: | The location of Boa Esperança do Sul as shown within the map of the State of São Paulo |
| Pushpin Map: | Brazil |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | The location of Boa Esperança do Sul as shown within the map of Brazil |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Boa Esperança do Sul within Brazil |
| Coordinates: | -21.9925°N -48.3908°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Brazil |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | São Paulo |
| Subdivision Type2: | Mesoregion |
| Subdivision Name2: | Araraquara |
| Subdivision Type3: | Microregion |
| Subdivision Name3: | Araraquara |
| Seat Type: | Municipality |
| Leader Party: | PMDB |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Marcão Rosim (2013–2016) |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 691.017 |
| Elevation M: | 490 |
| Population Total: | 15,018 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 [1] |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Demonym: | Boa-esperancense |
| Timezone1: | BRT |
| Utc Offset1: | -3 |
Boa Esperança do Sul is a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The population in 2020 was 15,018 and the area is 691.017km2.[2] The elevation is 490m (1,610feet).
Boa Esperança do Sul (English: Good Hope of the South) was known as São Sebastião de Boa Esperança (English: St. Sebastian of Good Hope) since the late 19th-century. In the late 1800s, the area now known as Boa Esperança do Sul was a vast expanse of farmland and forests. It was sparsely populated, with only a few scattered settlements. The region's fertile soil and abundant natural resources attracted pioneers from various parts of Brazil, many of whom were seeking to escape the poverty and hardship of their homelands.In 1880, a small settlement known as Capela de São Sebastião de Boa Esperança was established. The settlement grew rapidly as more people arrived, drawn by the promise of a prosperous future. In July 1895, it became a district, with the name of Boa Esperança. In 1944, it was renamed Boa Esperança do Sul.[3] [4]
Boa Esperança do Sul is located in the southern-subtropical part of Brazil, at 21 degrees, 59 minutes, 33 second south, and 48 degrees, 23 minutes, 27 seconds west, at an altitude of 490m (1,610feet), in the internal part of the State of São Paulo. It covers an area of 691.017km2.
Its population in 2020 was 15,018 inhabitants.
Total population: 13,750 (2011 Census)[5]
Its economy is based on agriculture, especially coffee, cotton, sugarcane, maize, soya beans plantations, agribusiness, dairy, and beef cattle.
In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[6] 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).[7]