Barrinha

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Barrinha is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil founded on December 30, 1953. The population is 33,180 in an area of 146 km2. The elevation is 505 m.
Barrinha
Municipality
Flag of Barrinha
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Official seal of Barrinha
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Barrinha is located in Brazil
Barrinha
Barrinha
Coordinates: 21°11′40.7″S 48°09′51.8″W / 21.194639°S 48.164389°W / -21.194639; -48.164389
Country Brazil
State São Paulo
Government
 • MayorJosé Marcos Martins
Area
 • Total
145.6 km2 (56.2 sq mi)
Population
 (August 1, 2022)
 • Total
32,465
 • Density223/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−03:00
Postal code
14860-000
Area code3505609
WebsiteOfficial website

Barrinha is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil founded on December 30, 1953. The population is 33,180 (2020 est.) in an area of 146 km2.[1] The elevation is 505 m.

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira 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.[3]

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[3]

Religion

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See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

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The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal.[4]

Protestant Church

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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),[5][6] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[7] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

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References

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  1. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  2. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  3. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  4. ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  5. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  6. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  7. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-30.
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