Monte Aprazível

Monte Aprazível
Municipality
The Municipality of
Monte Aprazível

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Location of Monte Aprazível
Coordinates: 20°46′21″S 49°42′51″W / 20.77250°S 49.71417°WCoordinates: 20°46′21″S 49°42′51″W / 20.77250°S 49.71417°W
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State  São Paulo
Mesoregion São José do Rio Preto
Government
 • Mayor Wanderley Sant'Anna
Area
 • Total 496.9 km2 (191.9 sq mi)
Elevation 475 m (1,558 ft)
Population (2010/IBGE)
 • Total 21,746
 • Density 43.76/km2 (113.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code 15150-000
Area code(s) +55 17
'HDI (UNDP/2000) 0.808 – high
Website Prefecture of Monte Aprazível

Monte Aprazível is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is of 21,746 inhabitants, and the area is 496.9 km².[1]

Known as "The Dream's Dam City", because of a dam located nearby the city center.

Monte Aprazível belongs to the Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto and is located 475 km from the city of São Paulo.

History

Monte Aprazível was grounded by Captain Porfírio de Alcântara Pimentel, who was born in the city of Areias, São Paulo. In December 18, 1914, the district is created, and in December 23, 1924, the municipality is established with the emancipation from Rio Preto.[2]

Economy

The Tertiary sector and the Industry are the economic basis of Monte Aprazível. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 49% of the city GDP. The Secondary sector is 45.5% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 5.5%.[3]

Transportation

References

  1. ↑ "Population at "Censo 2010"" (PDF) (in Portuguese). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 14 Jul 2011.
  2. ↑ "History of the City". Monteaprazivel.sp.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.