Lindóia Explained

Official Name:Lindóia
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil
Coordinates:-22.5231°N -46.65°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
Leader Title:Mayor
Elevation M:677
Area Total Km2:48.8
Population Total:8,092
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:BRT
Utc Offset1:-3
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Area Code Type:Area code

Lindóia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.[2] Lindóia is one of 11 municipalities considered spas by the State of São Paulo, in that it fulfills certain prerequisites set by state law. That status ensures those municipalities a special budget from the state for the promotion of regional tourism. Also, the municipality acquires the right to add its name next to the title of Hidromineral, the term by which it is known by both municipal officials and the state.

Lindóia is considered the Brazilian "National Capital of Mineral Water", as 40% of all bottled water consumed in Brazil comes from Lindóia. Bottlers in Lindóia include Lindoya Premium, Lindoya Bioleve, Lindoya Summer, Lindoya Life, Lindoya Original, Lindoya Joia, and Lindoya Genuine. These companies are allowed to take Lindoya in their packaging for demonstration of the origin of mineral water.

History

The municipality was created by state law in 1938.[3]

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be 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]

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil. Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo.[6]

Protestant Church

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),[7] [8] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[9] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/lindoia/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. https://archive.today/20150828142446/http://cod.ibge.gov.br/23Y Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. Web site: Municípios Paulistas. 2024-06-26. www.al.sp.gov.br. Portuguese.
  4. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-05-27. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  5. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-05-27. Telefônica.
  6. Web site: São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. 2024-06-22. www.catholic-hierarchy.org.
  7. Web site: Campos Eclesiásticos. 2018-12-10. 2024-06-22. CONFRADESP. Portuguese.
  8. Web site: Arquivos: Locais. 2024-06-22. Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede. Portuguese.
  9. Web site: Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil. 2024-06-22. congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br. Portuguese.