Iracemápolis is a municipality in the state of
São Paulo
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in
Brazil
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. The population is 24,614 (2020 est.) in an area of 115.1 km². The elevation is 608 m.
It is known as the birthplace of footballer
Elano
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Known for his accurate passing and precise set pieces, Elano started his senior career at Santos, and spe ...
.
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).
Religion
Christianity
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is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira
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.
Protestant Church
The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly
Pentecostal
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, including the
Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),
Christian Congregation in Brazil
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,
among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
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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References
Municipalities in São Paulo (state)
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