Analândia is a Brazilian municipality of the state of São Paulo. The population is 5,056 (2020 est.) in an area of 326 km2.[2] Its original given name in 1887 was Cuscuzeiro, later changing to Anápolis in 1890, and finally taking on the name of Analândia in 1944 to distinguish itself from a homonymous municipality. The originally referenced Cuscuzeiro is a 900 meters tall hill that has now become a local touristic attraction.[3]

Analândia
Flag of Analândia
Coat of arms of Analândia
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Analândia is located in Brazil
Analândia
Analândia
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°7′36″S 47°39′48″W / 22.12667°S 47.66333°W / -22.12667; -47.66333
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total326 km2 (126 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total5,056
 • Density16/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

It was the location of the Brazilian version of The Simple Life, entitled Simple Life: Mudando de Vida.[4]

Media

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[5] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[6]

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[6]

Religion

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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 Limeira.[7]

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 Church (the largest evangelical church in the country),[8][9] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[10] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "História de Analândia".
  4. ^ "Record estréia nesta terça versão brasileira de "Simple Life" com patricinhas fakes - 02/07/2007 - UOL Televisão".
  5. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  6. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  7. ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  8. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  9. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  10. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-17.
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