Mogi Mirim Explained

Mogi Mirim
Official Name:Municipality of Mogi Mirim
Settlement Type:Municipality
Nickname:Mogi
Mapsize:250px
Motto:"Nata sum e paulistarum robore"(Latin)
"I was born the bravery of Paulistas"
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Pushpin Map Size:250
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name: Brazil
Subdivision Name1:Southeast
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Carlos Nelson
(2013–2016)
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:October 22, 1769
Area Total Km2:498
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:93,650
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonym Title:Demonym
Population Demonym:Mogimiriano
Timezone:BRT
Utc Offset:−3
Timezone Dst:BRST
Utc Offset Dst:−2
Coordinates:-22.4319°N -46.9578°W
Elevation M:611
Area Code:+55 19
Postal Code Type:Postal Code (CEP)
Postal Code:13800-000
Blank Name:HDI (2010)
Blank Info:0.784 – high[2]
Maxtemp:24
Mintemp:15
Rainfall:1486

Mogi Mirim is a municipality located in the eastern part of São Paulo State, in Brazil. The population is 93,650 (2020 est.) in an area of 498 km2.[3] The elevation is 611 m.

Mogi Mirim is around 65 km from Campinas, the biggest city in the region, and 129 km from the capital São Paulo.

Name

The origin of the name Mogi Mirim is the Tupi language, a Brazilian indigenous language. The name of the city means "small snakes's river" in English.

Economy

The local economy have high contribution from agricultural and industrial activities.

The main agricultural goods produced are tomatoes, cassava, sugarcane and oranges.

The main industrial chain is auto parts manufacture, but there are also beverage, shoes and small size industry. Some large companies have operations in the City as Mars (Petcare), Alpargatas and Monroe.

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]

Sport

The local soccer team is Mogi Mirim Sport Club that nowadays plays in the first division from State League Campeonato Paulista and in the second division from the National League Campeonato Brasileiro.

One famous player that played for this team in the 90's is Rivaldo, a world champion with the Brazilian team in the 2002 World Cup.

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/mogi-mirim/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: Archived copy . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140708233352/http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/ranking-idhm-2010.pdf . July 8, 2014 . August 1, 2013 . United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  3. http://cod.ibge.gov.br/235CU Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  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.