Américo Brasiliense

For the governor, see Américo Brasiliense (politician).

Américo Brasiliense is a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo. The population is 41,032 (2020 est.) in an area of 123 km² (47 sq mi).^[2]

Américo Brasiliense
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Américo Brasiliense Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°44′10″S 48°6′41″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast
State	São Paulo
Area
• Total	123 km2 (47 sq mi)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	41,032
• Density	330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)

This city is also known as Cidade Doçura ("sweetness city"), because its perimeter is surrounded by sugar cane plantations that form the basis for its economy. This is supported by cheap labor from emigrants from northeastern states, mainly from Bahia.

Demographics

Historical population of municipality Year Population %± 1970 5,368 — 1980 11,864 121.0% 1991 20,067 69.1% 2000 28,287 41.0% 2010 34,478 21.9% 2022 33,019 −4.2% Est. 2024 33,757 [3] 2.2% [4][5][6]

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.^[7] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.^[8]

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).^[8]

See also

• List of municipalities in the state of São Paulo by population
• Interior of São Paulo