Bálsamo
For other uses, see Balsamo (disambiguation).
| Bálsamo | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Bálsamo | |
 Location of Bálsamo | |
| Coordinates: 20°44′02″S 49°34′48″W / 20.73389°S 49.58000°WCoordinates: 20°44′02″S 49°34′48″W / 20.73389°S 49.58000°W | |
| Country |
 Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State |
 São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | São José do Rio Preto |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Luis Pedrão |
| Area | |
| • Total | 150.6 km2 (58.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Population (2010/IBGE) | |
| • Total | 8,160 |
| • Density | 54.18/km2 (140.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
| Postal Code | 15140-000 |
| Area code(s) | +55 17 |
| Website | Prefecture of Bálsamo |
Bálsamo (translation: Balsam) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 8.160 inhabitants (IBGE/2010).[1] The city belongs to the Mesoregion and Microregion of São José do Rio Preto.
Neighbouring municipalities
Population history
| Year | Population | Change | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,300 | - | 48.8/km² |
| 2010 | 8,160 | - | 54.18/km² |
Demographics
According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 7,632, of which 6,338 are urban and 1,002 are rural. Its life expectancy for the city was 73.28 years. The literacy rate was at 89.12%.
External links
- (Portuguese) http://www.balsamo.sp.gov.br
- (Portuguese) on citybrazil.com.br
References
- ↑ "Population at "Censo 2010"" (PDF) (in Portuguese). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 2 Jun 2012.