Glicério is a municipality in the state of
São Paulo
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in
Brazil
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. The population is 4,829 (2020 est.) in an area of 273 km
2. The elevation is 400 m. The city is known for being the birthplace of former
president of Brazil,
Jair Bolsonaro.
The city was originally founded in 1906 as the village of ''Povoado de Castilho''. The name of the village originated from the presence of the Castilho family who set up the first ranches in the area.
Media
In telecommunications, the city was served by
Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be 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).
Notable people
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Jair Bolsonaro (born 1955) 38th
President of Brazil and former
Federal Deputy of Brazil and captain of the
Brazilian Army.
See also
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Interior of São Paulo
The interior of São Paulo is an informal term to describe the zone that covers the entire area of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo outside the Greater São Paulo, Metropolitan Region and the coast of São Paulo. The interior stands ou ...
References
1906 establishments in Brazil
Populated places established in 1906
Municipalities in São Paulo (state)
Jair Bolsonaro
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