Fernandópolis is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 71,186 in an area of 550 km2.[2] Fernandópolis is the center of the microregion of Fernandópolis with 104,623 inhabitants and area of 2,811.7 km2.[3]

Fernandópolis
Flag of Fernandópolis
Coat of arms of Fernandópolis
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Fernandópolis is located in Brazil
Fernandópolis
Fernandópolis
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°17′02″S 50°14′45″W / 20.28389°S 50.24583°W / -20.28389; -50.24583
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionSão José do Rio Preto
MicroregionFernandópolis
Government
 • MayorAndré Giovanni Pessuto
Area
 • Total550 km2 (210 sq mi)
Elevation
535 m (1,755 ft)
Population
 (2022 [1])
 • Total71,186
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (BRT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-02:00 (BRST)
Postal code
15600-000
Area code+55 17
Websitewww.fernandopolis.sp.gov.br

History

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The beginning of the city has relation with the cattle creation in the region and the opening of a "cow road" (Estrada Boiadeira) in the beginning of the 20th century. The coffee production in the region begins in 1917.

On November 30, 1944, the district was established and on January 1, 1945, the municipality of Fernandópolis was officially established with the emancipation from Tanabi.[4][5]

 
Map of the state of São Paulo (1944).

Geography

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Fernandópolis is located in the northwest of São Paulo state, 555 km from the city of São Paulo.

Economy

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The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Fernandópolis. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.6% of the city GDP. Industry is 26.7% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 3.6%.[6]

Culture

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The city hosts an annual Expo, the Exposição de Fernandópolis, with Rodeo and other leisure options.[7]

Demographics

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Indicators

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All indicators are from SEADE[6] and IBGE[8]

Media

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[9] 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).[10]

Sports

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The city has a professional football team, the Fernandópolis Futebol Clube.

Climate

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Climate data for Fernandópolis, elevation 519 m (1,703 ft), (2010–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.9
(89.4)
32.1
(89.8)
31.5
(88.7)
31.0
(87.8)
28.7
(83.7)
28.1
(82.6)
28.7
(83.7)
30.4
(86.7)
33.0
(91.4)
33.0
(91.4)
31.8
(89.2)
32.2
(90.0)
31.0
(87.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.5
(79.7)
26.6
(79.9)
26.0
(78.8)
25.1
(77.2)
22.5
(72.5)
22.0
(71.6)
22.0
(71.6)
23.2
(73.8)
25.8
(78.4)
26.5
(79.7)
26.0
(78.8)
26.6
(79.9)
24.9
(76.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21.1
(70.0)
21.0
(69.8)
20.5
(68.9)
19.3
(66.7)
16.4
(61.5)
15.8
(60.4)
15.3
(59.5)
15.9
(60.6)
18.6
(65.5)
20.0
(68.0)
20.2
(68.4)
21.1
(70.0)
18.8
(65.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 219.0
(8.62)
167.3
(6.59)
178.9
(7.04)
59.5
(2.34)
51.2
(2.02)
35.1
(1.38)
20.2
(0.80)
16.0
(0.63)
57.9
(2.28)
104.1
(4.10)
133.6
(5.26)
165.5
(6.52)
1,208.3
(47.58)
Source: Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas[11][12][13][14]

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "2010 Census of the IBGE - Synopsis - Tables 761 and 1301" (in Portuguese). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  4. ^ "History of the city on the Prefecture's site" (in Portuguese). Fernandopolis.sp.gov.br. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Municípios Paulistas". www.al.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  6. ^ a b "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  7. ^ "Expo de Fernandópolis". Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  8. ^ "Population at "Censo 2010"" (PDF) (in Portuguese). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 8 Jul 2011.
  9. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  10. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  11. ^ "Temperatura Máxima Mensal". Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Temperatura Mínima Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Temperatura Média Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Chuva Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved 7 July 2024.