| Novo Horizonte | |||
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| The Municipality of Novo Horizonte |
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| Location of Novo Horizonte | |||
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| Country | Brazil | ||
| Region | Southeast | ||
| State | São Paulo | ||
| Mesoregion | São José do Rio Preto | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Toninho Belão | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality | 931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2010/IBGE) | |||
| • Municipality | 36,593 | ||
| • Density | 39.28/km2 (101.7/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 34,048 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) | ||
| Postal Code | 14960-000 | ||
| Area code(s) | +55 17 | ||
| Website | Prefecture of Novo Horizonte | ||
Novo Horizonte (lit., New Horizon) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has a population of 36,593 inhabitants, and an area of 931.7 km².[1]
Novo Horizonte is the center of a Microregion with 79,222 inhabitants.
In 1906, the district of Novo Horizonte was created. The city was officially established on December 21, 1916, and installed in October 28, 1917.[2]
The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Novo Horizonte. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.9% of the city GDP. Industry is 21.5% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 8.5%.[3]
The cultivation and processing of sugarcane is relevant.
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