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{{Infobox settlement
{{orphan|date=April 2010}}
| official_name = Guaíra

| native_name =
[[Image:SaoPaulo Municip Guaira.svg|right|300px]]
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Brazil|Municipality]]
'''Guaíra''' is a [[municipality]] in [[São Paulo state]] in [[Brazil]]. The population as of 2004 was estimated at 36,426 inhabitants.
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| image_map = SaoPaulo Municip Guaira.svg
| map_caption = Location in São Paulo state
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Brazil
| coordinates = {{coord|20|19|6|S|48|18|38|W|region:BR|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name = Brazil
| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Brazil|Region]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Southeast Region, Brazil|Southeast]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[States of Brazil|State]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Mesoregions of Brazil|Mesoregion]]
| subdivision_name3 = Ribeirão Preto
| subdivision_type4 = [[Microregion (Brazil)|Microregion]]
| subdivision_name4 =
| subdivision_type5 = [[Metropolitan area#Brazil|Metrop. region]]
| subdivision_name5 =
| established_title =
| established_date =
| leader_party = [[Workers' Party (Brazil)|PT]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Sérgio de Mello
| elevation_m = 517
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 = 1258
| area_metro_km2 =
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 41,040
| population_as_of = 2020 <ref>[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/guaira/panorama IBGE 2020]</ref>
| population_metro =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Human Development Index|HDI]]
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| timezone1 = [[Time in Brazil|BRT]]
| utc_offset1 = &minus;3
| timezone1_DST =
| utc_offset1_DST =
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| postal_code = 14790-000
| area_code_type = [[List of dialling codes in Brazil|Area code]]
| area_code = (+55) 17
| website = {{url|http://www.guaira.sp.gov.br}}
}}
'''Guaíra''' is a [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in [[São Paulo state]] in [[Brazil]]. The population is 41,040 (2020 est.) in an area of 1258&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>[http://cod.ibge.gov.br/45Y Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística]</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


In the northeastern region of [[São Paulo]], between the [[Rio Grande (São Paulo)|Rio Grande]], [[Rio Pardo (São Paulo)|Pardo River]] and the [[Rio Sapucaí|Sapucaí River]], in what was then called [[Nuporanga]], Antônio Marques Garcia founded a town in the called "Corredeira," along the path to Santa dos Olhos D'Água (which is today known as [[Ipuã]]). A plot of land which was acquired November 12, 1901 for "Six-hundred thousand réis" was enlarged with lands donated by Joaquim Garcia Franco and Maria Sabino Alves Franco, resulting in a significantly sized area focused around a small settlement called "Corredeira of São Sebastião" in homage to the patron saint, later renamed "Corredeira do Bom Jardim" or simply "Corredeira."
In the northeastern region of [[São Paulo]], between the [[Rio Grande (Paraná River)|Rio Grande]], [[Pardo River (Rio Grande)|Pardo River]] and the [[Sapucaí River (São Paulo)|Sapucaí River]], in what was then called [[Nuporanga]], Antônio Marques Garcia founded a town in the called "Corredeira," along the path to Santa dos Olhos D'Água (which is today known as [[Ipuã]]). A plot of land which was acquired November 12, 1901 for "Six-hundred thousand réis" was enlarged with lands donated by Joaquim Garcia Franco and Maria Sabino Alves Franco, resulting in a significantly sized area focused around a small settlement called "Corredeira of São Sebastião" in homage to the patron saint, later renamed "Corredeira do Bom Jardim" or simply "Corredeira."


It was named a "Distrito de Paz," (that is, was assigned a [[Justice of the Peace]]) with the name of Guaíra, by State Law n. 1144 on November 16, 1908, and a municipality by State Law n. 2328 on December 27, 1928. Installation as a municipality took place on May 18, 1929, and installation as a ''[[comarca]]'' on May 18, 1955. [[Guaíra]] is a toponym which can be translated as "running water."
It was named a "Distrito de Paz," (that is, was assigned a [[Justice of the Peace]]) with the name of Guaíra, by State Law n. 1144 on November 16, 1908, and a municipality by State Law n. 2328 on December 27, 1928. Installation as a municipality took place on May 18, 1929, and installation as a ''[[comarca]]'' on May 18, 1955. "Guaíra" is a toponym which can be translated as "running water."


* [[Patron Saint]]: [[Saint Sebastian]]
* [[Patron Saint]]: [[Saint Sebastian]]


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Guaíra is located at {{coord|20|19|06|S|48|18|38|W|region:BR_type:city}} at an altitude of {{convert|517|m|ft}}.
Guaíra is located at an altitude of {{convert|517|m|ft}}.


* Topography: flat
* Topography: flat
* Rainfall: yearly average of 1,550&nbsp;mm

* Rainfall: yearly average of 1.550&nbsp;mm

* Winds predominantly from the Northwest
* Winds predominantly from the Northwest

* Temperature:
* Temperature:

** Maximum: 38 degrees Celsius
** Maximum: 38 degrees Celsius

** Minimum: 6 degrees Celsius
** Minimum: 6 degrees Celsius

** Median: 25 degrees Celsius
** Median: 25 degrees Celsius

=== Hydrography ===

* [[Rio Grande (Paraná River)|Rio Grande]]
* [[Sapucaí River (São Paulo)|Sapucaí River]]
* [[Pardo River (Rio Grande)|Rio Pardo]]
* [[Ribeirão do Jardim]]

=== Highways ===

* [[SP-345]]
* [[SP-425]]


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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* Urban: 32.274
* Urban: 32.274

* Rural: 2,336
* Rural: 2,336

* Men: 17,412
* Men: 17,412

* Women: 17, 198
* Women: 17, 198


[[Demographic density]] (inhabitants/km²): 27.50
[[Population density]] (inhabitants/km<sup>2</sup>): 27.50


[[Infant mortality]] to age 1 (per thousand): 8.24
[[Infant mortality]] to age 1 (per thousand): 8.24
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* HDI-M GDP: 0.728
* HDI-M GDP: 0.728

* HDI-M Life Expectancy: 0.849
* HDI-M Life Expectancy: 0.849

* HDI-M Education: 0.888
* HDI-M Education: 0.888


(Source: [[IPEA]]
(Source: [[Institute of Applied Economic Research|IPEA]])


=== Other measures ===
=== Other measures ===
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* Main tourist point: Lago Maracá
* Main tourist point: Lago Maracá


=== Hydrography ===
== Religion ==
{{see also|Religion in Brazil|Protestantism in Brazil|Roman Catholic Church in Brazil}}
[[Christianity]] is present in the city as follows:


=== Catholic Church ===
* [[Rio Grande (Minas Gerais)|Rio Grande]]
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Barretos]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/r10br.html|title=Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]|access-date=2024-07-21|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org}}</ref>
* [[Sapucaí River]]
* [[Rio Pardo (São Paulo)|Rio Pardo]]
* [[Ribeirão do Jardim]]


=== Highways ===
=== Protestant Church ===
The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]], including the [[Assembleias de Deus|Assemblies of God in Brazil]] (the largest evangelical church in the country),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://confradesp.com.br/campos-eclesiasticos/|title=Campos Eclesiásticos|date=2018-12-10|access-date=2024-07-21|website=CONFRADESP|language=Portuguese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ad.org.br/locations/|title=Arquivos: Locais|access-date=2024-07-21|website=Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede|language=Portuguese}}</ref> [[Christian Congregation in Brazil]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br/localidade|title=Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil|access-date=2024-07-21|website=congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br|language=Portuguese}}</ref> among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.


==See also==
* [[SP-345]]
*[[List of municipalities in the state of São Paulo by population]]
* [[SP-425]]
*[[List of municipalities in the state of São Paulo by area]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.guaira.sp.gov.br Prefecture homepage] ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190616150446/http://guaira.sp.gov.br/ Prefecture homepage] ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
* [http://www.camara-guaira.sp.gov.br Homepage of courts] ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
* [http://www.camara-guaira.sp.gov.br Homepage of courts] ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])


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[[Category:Settlements in São Paulo (state)]]
[[Category:Municipalities in São Paulo (state)]]

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Latest revision as of 04:24, 21 July 2024

Guaíra
Municipality
Flag of Guaíra
Flag
Coat of arms of Guaíra
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Guaíra is located in Brazil
Guaíra
Guaíra
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°19′6″S 48°18′38″W / 20.31833°S 48.31056°W / -20.31833; -48.31056
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionRibeirão Preto
Government
 • MayorSérgio de Mello (PT)
Area
 • Total
1,258 km2 (486 sq mi)
Elevation
517 m (1,696 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
41,040
 • Density33/km2 (84/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
14790-000
Area code(+55) 17
Websitewww.guaira.sp.gov.br

Guaíra is a municipality in São Paulo state in Brazil. The population is 41,040 (2020 est.) in an area of 1258 km2.[2]

History

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In the northeastern region of São Paulo, between the Rio Grande, Pardo River and the Sapucaí River, in what was then called Nuporanga, Antônio Marques Garcia founded a town in the called "Corredeira," along the path to Santa dos Olhos D'Água (which is today known as Ipuã). A plot of land which was acquired November 12, 1901 for "Six-hundred thousand réis" was enlarged with lands donated by Joaquim Garcia Franco and Maria Sabino Alves Franco, resulting in a significantly sized area focused around a small settlement called "Corredeira of São Sebastião" in homage to the patron saint, later renamed "Corredeira do Bom Jardim" or simply "Corredeira."

It was named a "Distrito de Paz," (that is, was assigned a Justice of the Peace) with the name of Guaíra, by State Law n. 1144 on November 16, 1908, and a municipality by State Law n. 2328 on December 27, 1928. Installation as a municipality took place on May 18, 1929, and installation as a comarca on May 18, 1955. "Guaíra" is a toponym which can be translated as "running water."

Geography

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Guaíra is located at an altitude of 517 metres (1,696 ft).

  • Topography: flat
  • Rainfall: yearly average of 1,550 mm
  • Winds predominantly from the Northwest
  • Temperature:
    • Maximum: 38 degrees Celsius
    • Minimum: 6 degrees Celsius
    • Median: 25 degrees Celsius

Hydrography

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Highways

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Demographics

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Census data: 2000

Total population: 34,610

  • Urban: 32.274
  • Rural: 2,336
  • Men: 17,412
  • Women: 17, 198

Population density (inhabitants/km2): 27.50

Infant mortality to age 1 (per thousand): 8.24

Life expectancy (years): 75.93

Fertility rate (children per woman): 2.17

Literacy rate: 91.07%

Human Development Index: 0.822

  • HDI-M GDP: 0.728
  • HDI-M Life Expectancy: 0.849
  • HDI-M Education: 0.888

(Source: IPEA)

Other measures

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  • Number of voters in 2003: 25,231
  • Date of founding: December 27, 1928
  • Major industries: agriculture, husbandry, agribusiness
  • Roads - 740 km
  • Paved roads: 44 km
  • Main tourist point: Lago Maracá

Religion

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

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

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The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Barretos.[3]

Protestant Church

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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),[4][5] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[6] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  4. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  5. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  6. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
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