Novo Horizonte, São Paulo
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.
Novo Horizonte | |
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Coordinates: 21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Southeast |
State | São Paulo |
Mesoregion | São José do Rio Preto |
Microregion | Novo Horizonte |
Government | |
• Mayor | Toshio Toyota |
Area | |
• Total | 932 km2 (360 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 39,543 |
• Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-03:00 (BRT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-02:00 (BRST) |
Postal code | 14960-000 |
Area code | +55 17 |
Website | www |
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo | |
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Area | |
• Total | 931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi) |
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]
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References
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- "History of the City". Novohorizonte.sp.gov.br. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
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