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Lindóia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.[2]
Lindóia | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Lindóia Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°31′23″S 46°39′0″W / 22.52306°S 46.65000°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.8 km2 (18.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 677 m (2,221 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 8,092 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Lindóia is one of 11 municipalities considered spas by the State of São Paulo, in that it fulfills certain prerequisites set by state law. That status ensures those municipalities a special budget from the state for the promotion of regional tourism. Also, the municipality acquires the right to add its name next to the title of Hidromineral, the term by which it is known by both municipal officials and the state.
Lindóia is considered the Brazilian "National Capital of Mineral Water", as 40% of all bottled water consumed in Brazil comes from Lindóia. Bottlers in Lindóia include Lindoya Premium, Lindoya Bioleve, Lindoya Summer, Lindoya Life, Lindoya Original, Lindoya Joia, and Lindoya Genuine. These companies are allowed to take Lindoya in their packaging for demonstration of the origin of mineral water.
Media
editIn telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[4]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[4]
Religion
editChristianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church
editThe Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo.[5]
Protestant Church
editThe most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
References
edit- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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