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Vera Cruz, São Paulo

Coordinates: 22°13′11″S 49°49′10″W / 22.21972°S 49.81944°W / -22.21972; -49.81944
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Vera Cruz
Flag of Vera Cruz
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Vera Cruz is located in Brazil
Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°13′11″S 49°49′10″W / 22.21972°S 49.81944°W / -22.21972; -49.81944
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total248 km2 (96 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total10,823
 • Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Vera Cruz is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 10,823 (2020 est.) in an area of 248 km².[2] The elevation is 628 m.

Media

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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.[3] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[4]

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

Religion

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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 Marília.[5]

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

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  4. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  5. ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  6. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  7. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  8. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.