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Novo Horizonte, São Paulo
Area
 • Total931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi)

Novo Horizonte (Portuguese for "New Horizon") is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 39,543 (2015 est.) in an area of 932 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

  1. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  2. ^ "History of the City". Novohorizonte.sp.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.