Novo Horizonte, São Paulo
Appearance
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 | |
![]() Location of Novo Horizonte | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Southeast |
State | ![]() |
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.