Mogi Guaçu
Mogi Guaçu | |
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 Mogi Guaçu in January of 2020 seen from the river. | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Mogi Guaçu Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°22′19″S 46°56′31″W / 22.37194°S 46.94194°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Walter Caveanha (2013–2017) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 812.753 km2 (313.806 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 591 m (1,939 ft) |
| Population (2022 [1]) | |
| • Total | 153.033 |
| • Density | 189.06/km2 (489.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 13840-000 |
| Area code | +55 19 |
| Website | www |
Mogi Guaçu is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 153,033 (2020 est.) in an area of 813 km2 (314 sq mi).[2] The city is at an average elevation of 591 m (1,939 ft) above sea level. Mogi Guaçu is a place name that probably originates from the Tupi language. It means "large river of snakes".[3] The city was founded on April 9, 1877.
The municipality contains the 469 hectares (1,160 acres) Mogi-Guaçu Biological Reserve, a fully protected conservation area created in 1942.[4]
The Autódromo Velo Città is a motorsport racetrack opened in 2012, located 20 km (12 mi) northeast of the city of Mogi Guaçu.
Media
[edit]In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, 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.[6]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[6]
Sister Cities
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Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Mogi Guaçu, elevation 639 m (2,096 ft), (2016–2021) |
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References
[edit]- ^ [ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/mogi-guacu/panorama 2022]
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ Navarro, E. A. Dicionário de tupi antigo: a língua indígena clássica do Brasil. São Paulo. Global. 2013. p. 588.
- ^ Núcleo de Pesquisa Reserva Biológica de Mogi Guaçu (in Portuguese), Secretaria do Meio Ambiente do Estado de São Paulo, retrieved April 28, 2016
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Temperatura Máxima Mensal". Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Temperatura Mínima Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Temperatura Média Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Chuva Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
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