Arapeí is a Brazilian municipality of the eastern part of the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte.[2] The population is 2,460 (2020 est.) in an area of 156.90 km².[3] Its bordering cities are Resende and Barra Mansa (both in the state of Rio de Janeiro) in the north, Bananal in the southeast and São José do Barreiro in the west.

Arapeí
Municipality
Flag of Arapeí
Coat of arms of Arapeí
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Arapeí is located in Brazil
Arapeí
Arapeí
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°40′28″S 44°26′55″W / 22.67444°S 44.44861°W / -22.67444; -44.44861
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast Brazil
StateSão Paulo
Metropolitan RegionVale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte
Area
 • Total
156.90 km2 (60.58 sq mi)
Elevation
510 m (1,670 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
2,460
 • Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] 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).[5]

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo, Lei Complementar Nº 1.166
  3. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  4. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.