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'''Novo Horizonte''' (lit., New Horizon) is a municipality in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]. The city has a population of 36,593 inhabitants, and an area of 931.7 km².<ref name=IBGE>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/censo2010/tabelas_pdf/Sao_paulo.pdf |title=Population at "Censo 2010" |publisher=IBGE.gov.br|language=Portuguese|accessdate=13 Jul 2011}}</ref> |
'''Novo Horizonte''' (lit., New Horizon) is a municipality in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]. The city has a population of 36,593 inhabitants, and an area of 931.7 km².<ref name=IBGE>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/censo2010/tabelas_pdf/Sao_paulo.pdf |title=Population at "Censo 2010" |publisher=IBGE.gov.br|language=Portuguese|accessdate=13 Jul 2011}}</ref> |
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Novo Horizonte is the center of a [[Microregion of Novo Horizonte|Microregion]] with 79,222 inhabitants. |
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21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W / 21.33556°S 49.22083°W
Novo Horizonte | |
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Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Novo Horizonte | |
 Seal | |
 Location of Novo Horizonte | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State |  São Paulo |
| Mesoregion | São José do Rio Preto |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Toninho Belão |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2010/IBGE) | |
| • Municipality | 36,593 |
| • Density | 39.28/km2 (101.7/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 34,048 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
| Postal Code | 14960-000 |
| Area code | +55 17 |
| Website | Prefecture of Novo Horizonte |
Novo Horizonte (lit., New Horizon) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has a population of 36,593 inhabitants, and an area of 931.7 km².[1]
Novo Horizonte is the center of a Microregion with 79,222 inhabitants.
History
In 1906, the district of Novo Horizonte was created. The city was officially established on December 21, 1916, and installed in October 28, 1917.[2]
Economy
The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Novo Horizonte. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.9% of the city GDP. Industry is 21.5% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 8.5%.[3]
The cultivation and processing of sugarcane is relevant.
References
- ^ "Population at "Censo 2010"" (PDF) (in Portuguese). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 13 Jul 2011.
- ^ "History of the City". Novohorizonte.sp.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
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