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Bom Sucesso de Itararé

Coordinates: 24°19′04″S 49°08′38″W / 24.31778°S 49.14389°W / -24.31778; -49.14389
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Bom Sucesso de Itararé
Flag of Bom Sucesso de Itararé
Coat of arms of Bom Sucesso de Itararé
The location of Bom Sucesso de Itararé as shown within the map of the State of São Paulo
Location of Bom Sucesso de Itararé within the State of São Paulo
The location of Bom Sucesso de Itararé as shown within the map of Brazil
The location of Bom Sucesso de Itararé as shown within the map of Brazil
Bom Sucesso de Itararé
Location of Bom Sucesso de Itararé within Brazil
Coordinates: 24°19′04″S 49°08′38″W / 24.31778°S 49.14389°W / -24.31778; -49.14389
CountryBrazil
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionItapetininga
MicroregionItapeva
Government
 • MayorDirceu Pacheco de Oliveira
(2009–2012) (PSDB)
Area
 • Total133.578 km2 (51.575 sq mi)
Elevation
950 m (3,120 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total3,984
 • Density30/km2 (77/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Bom Sucesso de Itararé is a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. Its population in 2020 was 3,984 and its area is 133.578 square kilometres (51.575 sq mi).[2] It is located at an elevation of 950 metres (3,120 ft).

History

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The municipality of Bom Sucesso de Itararé was established in 1991, when it was separated from Itararé.[3]

Government

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  • Mayor: Dirceu Pacheco de Oliveira (PSDB) (2009–2012)

Geography

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Bom Sucesso de Itararé is located in the southern-subtropical part of Brazil, at 24 degrees, 19 minutes, 4 second south, and 49 degrees, 8 minutes, 38 seconds west, at an altitude of 950 metres (3,120 ft), in the internal part of the State of São Paulo. It covers an area of 133.578 square kilometres (51.575 sq mi).[2]

Rivers

Demography

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Its population in 2020 was 3,984 inhabitants.

2000 Census figures[4]

Total population: 3,231

  • Urban: 1,954
  • Rural: 1,277
  • Men: 1,669
  • Women: 1,562

Density (inhabitants/km2): 24.26
Infant mortality up to 1 year old (per thousand): 29.51
Life expectancy (years): 65.20
Fertility rate (children per woman): 3.40
Literacy rate: 85.82%
Human Development Index (HDI): 0.693

  • Income: 0.603
  • Longevity: 0.670
  • Education: 0,805

Economy

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The economy of Bom Sucesso de Itararé is based on ranching and mining industry. Its first mine opened in 1949.

Transport

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The first road linked Bom Sucesso to Itararé. A second road was opened in 1948 and linked it to Itapeva.

Media

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[5] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[6]

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ a b IBGE (10 October 2002). "Área Territorial Brasileira – Consulta por Município – Resultados" [Brazilian Territorial Area - Browse by Municipality - Results] (in Portuguese).
  3. ^ IBGE, history
  4. ^ (Source: IPEADATA)
  5. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
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