Macedônia Explained

Official Name:Macedônia
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil
Coordinates:-20.1458°N -50.1944°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:Fernandópolis
Subdivision Type5:Metrop. region
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Total Km2:328
Population Total:3,692
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:BRT
Utc Offset1:-3
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Area Code Type:Area code

Macedônia is a municipality (município) in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.[2] [3] The population is 3,692 (2020 est.) in an area of 328 km2.[4] Its elevation is 502 m.

Etymology

Municipality's name has derived from the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, of the same name.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1975, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[5] 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).[6]

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/macedonia/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: NBC News. 2014. From Brazil to Macedonia: Carnival Ignites Colorful Celebrations.
  3. Web site: Macedônia. Brasilglobalnet.gov.br. 2014-04-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407080548/http://www.brasilglobalnet.gov.br/ARQUIVOS/IndicadoresEconomicos/INDMacedonia.pdf. 2014-04-07. dead.
  4. http://cod.ibge.gov.br/68E Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  5. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-05-26. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  6. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-05-26. Telefônica.