Sertãozinho

Sertãozinho
Municipality
Municipality of Sertãozinho

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Motto: Fides et Labor

Location of Sertãozinho
Coordinates: 21°10′42″S 47°48′24″W / 21.17833°S 47.80667°W
Country Brazil
Region Southeast
State São Paulo
Government
 • Mayor Nério Costa (PPS)
Area
 • Municipality 418.803 km2 (161.701 sq mi)
Elevation 579 m (1,900 ft)
Population (2009)
 • Metro 128.632
Postal code 16000-000
HDI (2000) 0.833 – high
Website Sertãozinho, São Paulo

Coordinates: 21°08′17″S 47°59′26″W / 21.13806°S 47.99056°W Sertãozinho is a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo. 325 km distant from São Paulo and 702 km from Brasília.

The municipality comprises the city of Sertaozinho and two districts: Cruz das Posses e Vila Garcia. It is among the most populous cities in the state of São Paulo. Sertaozinho ranks seventh among Brazilian cities for quality of life. The population is estimated to be 130,000.

History

Sertãozinho was founded in mid-1877. At that time, Antonio Pedroso Malachi, one of the joint owners of the farm Sertãozinho, built his homestead, making donation of 12 acres (49,000 m2) and a half of land around Vila Nossa Senhora Aparecida, named after the patroness saint of Brazil, Lady Aparecida. A chapel in honor of Saint Mary, invoked under that name, was built on 21 de Abril Plaza. With other donations that have joined the Malachi of Antonio Pedroso, equity reached 148 acres (0.60 km2). The lands of Finance Sertãozinho, whose ownership was effective for nearly a century, the backland Antonio Jose Rodrigues, Manoel Jacinto Bridge and the African Father Chico, only began to be divided among the tenants after Malachi built the chapel. The core of the village was elevated to District of Peace on 10 March 1885, by Law No. 31, with the name of the Town of Ali Sertãozinho the city by Law No. 463 of 5 December 1896, having been installed on April 21, 1897.

On October 26, 1906, by Law No. 1018, the District was created, and the installation took place on 12 December of that year. Dr. Renato Silveira da Motta was then the first judge, ruling the local region courts, as well as Sertãozinho. The first name was Capela de Sertãozinho, after that, Engenho de Nossa Senhora Aparecida do Sertaozinho, Aparecida de Sertãozinho, and finally, Sertãozinho. There are two cycles in the economic life of the city: the coffee era, which prevailed until about 1936, and the sugar cane one, which continues up to today and is the responsible for most source of income in the municipality.

Area

Demographics

Historic population
Year Population
1940 48.609
1960 61.287
1980 88.245
2000 94.560
2010 110.094

Ethnic groups

More than half the population is of Italian descent. With others being Spanish, Lebanese, Syrian, Portuguese, African, Germans, Japanese and others of mixed background.

Colour/Race Percentage
White Brazilian 78,7%
Afro Brazilian 4,2%
Pardos 15,7%
Asian Brazilian 0,8%

Fonte: Censo 2000

Communication

Sertãozinho have a lot communications systems:

Radio stations

Television stations

Journals

Urban Development

Sertãozinho has always been at the forefront of the national and state economies, but nothing compared to what is happening in recent years. The city has been rapidly developing as it has received investments in various segments. Following, are some projects that are happening or have been introduced in each region of the city.

Southern Zone

Several condominium are being built around the city. There are new stores on Avenida Atilio Balbo, urban development projects, and the expansion of streets and avenues. Savegnago supermarket network may build a unit in the region. The construction of the largest Christ the Redeemer statue in the country is being built and car dealerships are betting that region. Anhanguera University and the Institute of São Paulo also present.

Eastern Zone

The Ceagesp vegetables and grains market opened its plant in Sertãozinho. New subdivisions are being made, new schools and Multi-Sports Complex and popular home are also being made in this region. The Carrefour Group opened a supermarket unit at Day in the Garden Santa Barbara.

Northern Zone

New parks are being made in this region. The Ecological Park Gustavo Simioni is in this region and the new stadium Sertãozinho Football Club will be built in the northern zone. The expansion of the northern districts is greater than all other regions of the city. Group supermarkets are investing in this region. The City is building another tower between the avenues Hideo Takada and Aegisthus Sichieri.

West Zone

The largest sugar and alcohol plant in the world is based here. CPFL has just opened a subway stop in the industrial district. The trade grows very fast, and famous companies are betting that trade, especially in the Nossa Senhora Aparecida section. Business District 4 is under construction.

Downtown

The Sertãozinho Center is the 3rd largest in the region. Famous groups opened their branches in the center of Sertãozinho, 21 de abril square was revitalized, and new residential buildings are under construction,as well as new banking units, magazines, and the Ricoy supermarket network opened a unit in the area. Habib's fast food network will open a unit between the avenues Paschoal Antonio Afonso Sichieri and Aegisthus. A new Bus Terminal is being built. Savegnago supermarkets has its flagship store located at Avenida Antônio Paschoal. The Golden & Green Palace, has been completely renovated and an international hotel network is being built.

Railroad

The only active railway in the northeastern São Paulo state is in Sertãozinho. It is a tourist line.

Economy

Promotional models on the Fenasucro fair 2010

Sertãozinho is one of the biggest ethanol (ethyl alcohol) producers in the world. Every year, during 4 days in September, the city hosts the most important fair of technology on production of ethanol and sugarcane in the world, sponsored by Fenasucro & Agrocana.

Sertãozinho is living an economic boom. The city has more than 500 industry factories and a high HDI (Human Development Index): 0,833.

Sports

There are two popular sports in the city, football and roller hockey. Sertãozinho Futebol Clube is the city's soccer team, and Sertãozinho Hóquei Clube is the city's roller hockey club. Sertãozinho Hóquei Clube has won several national titles.

Trivia

Malls

Administration

Sertãozinho has four Sub City Halls:

Stadiums

Olympic Centers

Movies

External links

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