General Salgado Explained

General Salgado
Settlement Type:Municipality
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name: Brazil
Subdivision Name1:Southeast
Leader Title:Mayor
Established Date:2009
Area Total Km2:493.3
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:10,862
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:BRT
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:-20.6478°N -50.3608°W
Elevation M:418
Area Code:+55 17
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:15300-000
Website:Prefecture of General Salgado

General Salgado is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has a population of 10,862 inhabitants and an area of 493.3 km².[2]

General Salgado belongs to the Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto.

History

The municipality was created by state law in 1944.[3]

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1975, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[5]

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/general-salgado/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: 2010 Census of the IBGE - Population - Table 2.1.20. IBGE.gov.br. pt. 11 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Municípios Paulistas. 2024-06-26. www.al.sp.gov.br. Portuguese.
  4. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-05-26. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  5. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-05-26. Telefônica.