Araçariguama is a city on the state of
São Paulo
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in
Brazil
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. It is part of the
Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba. The population of city is of 22,860 (2020 est.) in an area of 145.20 km
2. The elevation is 695 m. Araçariguama was established in 1653.
Population history
Demographics
According to the 2000
IBGE Census, the population was 11,154, of which 7,240 are urban and 3,914 are rural. The average life expectancy was 69.03 years. The literacy rate was 89.99%.
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).
See also
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List of municipalities in São Paulo
This is a list of the municipalities in the state of São Paulo (SP), located in the Southeast Region of Brazil
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Interior of São Paulo
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References
External links
* http://www.aracariguama.sp.gov.br
*
Araçariguama on citybrazil.com.br
Municipalities in São Paulo (state)
Populated places established in 1653
1653 establishments in the Portuguese Empire
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