Severínia Explained

Severínia
Settlement Type:Municipality
Official Name:The Municipality of
Severínia
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name: Brazil
Subdivision Name1:Southeast
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Total Km2:140.4
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:17,661
Population Density Km2:110.3
Timezone:BRT
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:-20.8089°N -48.8028°W
Elevation M:605
Area Code:+55 17
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:14735-000
Website:Prefecture of Severínia

Severínia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has a population of 17,661 inhabitants and an area of 140.4 km2.[2]

Severínia belongs to the Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto.

Media

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

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 Barretos.[5]

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),[6] [7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/severinia/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: 2010 Census of the IBGE - Population - Table 2.1.20. IBGE.gov.br. Portuguese. 11 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-05-27. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  4. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-05-27. Telefônica.
  5. Web site: Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. 2024-07-21. www.catholic-hierarchy.org.
  6. Web site: Campos Eclesiásticos. 2018-12-10. 2024-07-21. CONFRADESP. Portuguese.
  7. Web site: Arquivos: Locais. 2024-07-21. Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede. Portuguese.
  8. Web site: Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil. 2024-07-21. congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br. Portuguese.