Cordeirópolis

Cordeirópolis is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil. The population is 24,826 (2020 est.) in an area of 138 km².^[2] Its elevation is 651 m.^[3]

Cordeirópolis
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Cordeirópolis Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°28′55″S 47°27′25″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast
State	São Paulo
Mesoregion	Piracicaba
Microregion	Limeira
Area
• Total	138 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation	651 m (2,136 ft)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	24,826
• Density	180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Website	www.cordeiropolis.sp.gov.br

History

The municipality was created by state law in 1948.^[4]

Map of the state of São Paulo (1948).

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.^[5] 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).^[6]

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira.^[7]

Protestant Church

The 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),^[8][9] Christian Congregation in Brazil,^[10] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

See also

• List of municipalities in São Paulo