Nova Granada

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Nova Granada
Municipality
The Municipality of
Nova Granada

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Location of Nova Granada
Coordinates: 20°32′02″S 49°18′51″W / 20.53389°S 49.31417°W / -20.53389; -49.31417Coordinates: 20°32′02″S 49°18′51″W / 20.53389°S 49.31417°W / -20.53389; -49.31417
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State  São Paulo
Mesoregion São José do Rio Preto
Government
  Mayor Aparecido Donizete Martelli
Area
  Total 531.9 km2 (205.4 sq mi)
Elevation 542 m (1,778 ft)
Population (2010/IBGE)
  Total 19,180
  Density 36.06/km2 (93.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code 15440-000
Area code(s) +55 17
Website Nova Granada's Prefecture

Nova Granada (lit., New Granada) is a municipality in the northern part of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 19,180 inhabitants (IBGE/2010),[1] and the area is 533.49 km². The elevation is 542 m.

The city belongs to the Microregion of São José do Rio Preto.

History

In September, 1911, the town of Vila Bela was created by Francisco dos Santos. In April, 1917 Vila Bela was elevated to "Police district" with the name of Pitangueiras. The village of Pitangueiras was officially established as a district of São José do Rio Preto in October 1917.

The emancipation and establishment as a municipality happened in December 19, 1925. In March 22, 1926, Nova Granada gains its municipal chamber.

Demographics

Indicators

  • Population: 19,180 (IBGE/2010)
  • Area: 531.9 km² (166.5 sq mi)
  • Population density: 36.06/km² (2,451.5/sq mi)
  • Urbanization: 92.7% (2010)

All indicators are from SEADE[2] and IBGE[1]

Economy

The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Nova Granada. Commerce, services and administration corresponds to 62.3% of the city GDP. Industry is 16.2% of the GDP. The Primary sector is relevant, with 21.4%.[2]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "2010 Census of the IBGE - Population - Table 2.1.20". IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 13 July 2011. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011. 
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