Bom Sucesso de Itararé
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Bom Sucesso de Itararé | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Bom Sucesso de Itararé within the State of São Paulo | |
  Bom Sucesso de Itararé Location of Bom Sucesso de Itararé within Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 24°19′04″S 49°08′38″W / 24.31778°S 49.14389°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | Itapetininga |
| Microregion | Itapeva |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dirceu Pacheco de Oliveira (2009–2012) (PSDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 133.578 km2 (51.575 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 3,984 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (77/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (BRST) |
Bom Sucesso de Itararé is a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The population in 2020 was 3,984 and the area is 133.578 square kilometres (51.575 sq mi).[2] The elevation is 950 metres (3,120 ft).
History
The municipality of Bom Sucesso de Itararé was established in 1991, when it was separated from Itararé.[3]
Government
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- Mayor: Dirceu Pacheco de Oliveira (PSDB) (2009–2012)
Geography
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Bom Sucesso de Itararé is located in the southern-subtropical part of Brazil, at 24 degrees, 19 minutes, 4 second south, and 49 degrees, 8 minutes, 38 seconds west, at an altitude of 950 metres (3,120 ft), in the internal part of the State of São Paulo. It covers an area of 133.578 square kilometres (51.575 sq mi).[2]
- Rivers
- Itararé River
- Verde River
- Pirituba River
Demography
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Its population in 2020 was 3,984 inhabitants.
- 2000 Census figures[4]
Total population: 3,231
- Urban: 1,954
- Rural: 1,277
- Men: 1,669
- Women: 1,562
Density (inhabitants/km2): 24.26
Infant mortality up to 1 year old (per thousand): 29.51
Life expectancy (years): 65.20
Fertility rate (children per woman): 3.40
Literacy rate: 85.82%
Human Development Index (HDI): 0.693
- Income: 0.603
- Longevity: 0.670
- Education: 0,805
Economy
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The economy of Bom Sucesso de Itararé is based on ranching and mining industry. Its first mine was opened in 1949.
Transport
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The first road linked Bom Sucesso to the municipality of Itararé A second riad was opened in 1948 and linked it to the city of Itapeva.