Espírito Santo do Turvo

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Espírito Santo do Turvo
Flag of Espírito Santo do Turvo
Flag
Coat of arms of Espírito Santo do Turvo
Coat of arms
Location of Espírito Santo do Turvo within the State of São Paulo
Location of Espírito Santo do Turvo within the State of São Paulo
The location of Espírito Santo do Turvo as shown within the map of Brazil
The location of Espírito Santo do Turvo as shown within the map of Brazil
Espírito Santo do Turvo
Location of Espírito Santo do Turvo within Brazil
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Country Brazil
State São Paulo
Mesoregion Assis
Microregion Ourinhos
Government
 • Mayor João Adirson Pacheco
(2009–2012)
Area
 • Total 193.655 km2 (74.771 sq mi)
Elevation 520 m (1,710 ft)
Population (2010[1])
 • Total 4,246
 • Density 22/km2 (57/sq mi)
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST) BRST (UTC-2)
Website link

Espírito Santo do Turvo is a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The population in 2010 was 4,246 and the area is 193.655 square kilometres (74.771 sq mi).[1][2] The elevation is 520 metres (1,710 ft).

History

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The donation of a tract of land for the construction of a church is the landmark in the history of this city. On 23 March 1878, after significant growth Espírito Santo do Turvo (English: Holy Spirit of Turvo) received the title of Freguesia, a secondary local administrative unit in Portugal, by Law No. 08, and was marked as a Religious Heritage Site. Seven years later, in March 1885, the Law No. 20 raised it to the level of Town.

Government

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  • Mayor: João Adirson Pacheco (2009–2012)

Geography

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Espírito Santo do Turvo is located in the southern-subtropical part of Brazil, at 22 degrees, 41 minutes, 31 second south, and 49 degrees, 25 minutes, 48 seconds west, at an altitude of 520 metres (1,710 ft), in the internal part of the State of São Paulo. It covers an area of 193.655 square kilometres (74.771 sq mi).[2]

Rivers

Demography

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Its population in 2010 was 4,246 inhabitants.[1]

2000 Census figures[3]

Total population: 3,677

  • Urban: 3,241
  • Rural: 436
  • Men: 1,900
  • Women: 1,777

Density (hab./km²): 19.22
Infant mortality up to 1 year old (per thousand): 16.70
Life expectancy (years): 70.78
Fertility rate (children per woman): 2.63
Literacy rate: 87.69%
Human Development Index (HDI): 0.755

  • Income: 0.666
  • Longevity: 0.763
  • Education: 0,835

Economy

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Its economy is based on agriculture with large production of peanuts and cotton. Espírito Santo do Turvo is an important junction to the south, Mato Grosso, and other regions.

Transport

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Education

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Culture

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Sports

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Twin cities

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References

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  2. 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. (Source: IPEADATA)

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