Turmalina Explained

Turmalina
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Coordinates:-20.0519°N -50.4758°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brazil
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:São Paulo
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Turmalina
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:147.86
Elevation M:467
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:1,696
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:BRT
Utc Offset1:-3

Turmalina is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2020 was 1,696 and the area is . The elevation is 467 m.

The municipality contains part of the Acauã Ecological Station, a fully protected conservation unit created in 1974.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[2] 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).[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/turmalina/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-05-26. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  3. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-05-26. Telefônica.