João Ramalho is a municipality in the state of
São Paulo
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in
Brazil
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. The population is 4,551 (2020 est.) in an area of 416 km
2. The elevation is 551 m. It is named after the Portuguese explorer
João Ramalho
João Ramalho () (1493–1582) was a Portuguese explorer and adventurer known as the first bandeirante. He lived much of his life among Tupiniquim natives in Brazil after he arrived there around 1510. He even became the leader of an Indian vi ...
(1493–1580).
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 Assis
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Assis () is a diocese located in the city of Assis in the ecclesiastical province of Botucatu in Brazil.
History
* November 11, 1928: Established as Diocese of Assis from the Diocese of Botucatu
Special churches
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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
The Christian Congregation in Brazil () was founded in Brazil by the Italian-American missionary Luigi Francescon (1866–1964), as part of the larger Christian Congregation (Pentecostal), Christian Congregation movement.
History
Louis Frances ...
,
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)
1553 establishments in the Portuguese Empire
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