Fernandópolis

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Fernandópolis
Municipality
Flag of Fernandópolis
Flag
Coat of arms of Fernandópolis
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Fernandópolis is located in Brazil
Fernandópolis
Fernandópolis
Location in Brazil
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Country  Brazil
Region Southeast Region
State São Paulo
Mesoregion São José do Rio Preto
Microregion Fernandópolis
Government
 • Mayor Ana Maria Matoso Bim
Area
 • Total 550 km2 (210 sq mi)
Elevation 535 m (1,755 ft)
Population (2015)
 • Total 68,120
 • Density 120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)
Postal code 15600-000
Area code +55 17
Website www.fernandopolis.sp.gov.br

Fernandópolis is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 68,120 (2015 est.) in an area of 550 km².[1] Fernandópolis is the center of the microregion of Fernandópolis with 104,623 inhabitants and area of 2,811.7 km².[2]

History

The beginning of the city has relation with the cattle creation in the region and the opening of a "cow road" (Estrada Boiadeira) in the beginning of the 20th century. The coffee production in the region begins in 1917.

In November 30, 1944, the district was established and in January 1, 1945 the municipality of Fernandópolis was officially established with the emancipation from Tanabi.[3]

Geography

Fernandópolis is located in the northwest of São Paulo state, 555 km from the city of São Paulo.

Economy

The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Fernandópolis. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.6% of the city GDP. Industry is 26.7% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 3.6%.[4]

Culture

The city hosts an annual Expo, the Exposição de Fernandópolis, with Rodeo and other leisure options.[5]

Demographics

Indicators

  • Population: 64.696 (IBGE/2010)
  • Area: 550.0 km² (166.5 sq mi)
  • Population density: 117.62/km² (2,451.5/sq mi)
  • Urbanization: 96.9% (2010)

All indicators are from SEADE[4] and IBGE[6]

Sports

The city has a professional football team, the Fernandópolis Futebol Clube.

References

  1. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
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