Sagres, São Paulo Explained

Official Name:Sagres
Nickname:Sagres
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name:Brazil
Subdivision Name1:São Paulo
Area Total Km2:149.37
Area Land Km2:149.37
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:2,430
Population Density Km2:15.3
Timezone:BRT
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:-21.8839°N -50.9558°W
Elevation M:419
Website:http://www.sagres.sp.gov.br
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil

Sagres is a city in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2020 was 2,430 and the area is 149.37 km². The elevation is 419 m.

Demographics

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[2] 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).[3]

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil. Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília.[4]

Protestant Church

The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[5] [6] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[7] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/sagres/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973. 2024-06-14. www.imprensaoficial.com.br. Portuguese.
  3. Web site: Our History - Telefônica RI. 2024-06-14. Telefônica.
  4. Web site: São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. 2024-06-23. www.catholic-hierarchy.org.
  5. Web site: Campos Eclesiásticos. 2018-12-10. 2024-06-23. CONFRADESP. Portuguese.
  6. Web site: Arquivos: Locais. 2024-06-23. Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede. Portuguese.
  7. Web site: Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil. 2024-06-23. congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br. Portuguese.