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Municipality in Southeast, Brazil
Potirendaba
Municipality
Municipality of Potirendaba
Flag of PotirendabaFlagOfficial seal of PotirendabaSeal
Location of PotirendabaLocation of Potirendaba
Coordinates: 21°02′54″S 49°22′38″W / 21.04833°S 49.37722°W / -21.04833; -49.37722
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
Government
 • MayorGislaine Montanari Franzotti
Area
 • Total342.4 km (132.2 sq mi)
Elevation469 m (1,539 ft)
Population
 • Total17,516
 • Density45.12/km (116.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code15105-000
Area code+55 17
WebsitePrefecture of Potirendaba

Potirendaba is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has 17,516 inhabitants (IBGE/2020) and an area of 342.4 km.

Potirendaba belongs to the Microregion and Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto.

The name comes from the Tupi language and means "Land of flowers".

History

There are various versions about the foundation and origin of Potirendaba. One of the versions tells that Manoel Ponciano had, around 1820, a farm in the region. In 1908, José Contador, a salesman, bought parts of the Três Rios farm, that belonged to Manoel Ponciano. At the time, the owners of the land were the Siqueira family, José Contador, João Francisco Pinto and the Manfredini family. A village was created with the time.

Another version tells that the brothers José and Joaquim Gonçalves de Souza were the first to arrive.

The creation of the city started in 1905, with the distribution of lands between the heirs of João Antônio de Siqueira.

In December, 1919, Potirendaba was established as a district of São José do Rio Preto. The district was elevated to city on December 26, 1925.

Demographics

All data from SEADE and IBGE

  • Population: 15,449 (IBGE/2010)
  • Area: 342.4 km (166.5 sq mi)
  • Population density: 45.12/km (2,451.5/sq mi)
  • Urbanization: 89.9% (2010)
  • Sex ratio (Males to Females): 103.1 (2011)
  • Birth rate: 14.89/1,000 inhab. (2009)
  • Infant mortality: 8.81/1,000 births (2009)
  • Homicide rate: 8.9/100 thousand ppl
  • HDI: 0.805 (UNDP/2000)

Economy

The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Potirendaba. Commerce, services and administration corresponds to 59.2% of the city GDP. Industry is 27.2% of the GDP. The Primary sector is relevant, with 13.4%.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo. 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).

References

  1. IBGE 2020
  2. "2010 Census of the IBGE - Population - Table 2.1.20" (PDF). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  3. "History of the City on the Prefecture Site". Potirendaba.sp.gov.br/. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE" (in Portuguese). Fundação SEADE. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  5. "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  6. "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.

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