Quintana, São Paulo
Quintana | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Quintana Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°4′21″S 50°18′27″W / 22.07250°S 50.30750°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 319 km2 (123 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 6,688 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Quintana is a municipality (município) in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 6,688 (2020 est.) in an area of 319 km2.[2] The elevation is 595 m.
Media[edit]
In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[4]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[4]
Religion[edit]
Christianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church[edit]
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília.[5]
Protestant Church[edit]
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),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
References[edit]
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
- ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
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