Alumínio
Municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil
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Alumínio (Portuguese meaning aluminium) is a Brazilian municipality of the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba.[2] The population is 18,767 (2020 est.) in an area of 83.66 km2.[3] The elevation is 790 m. Alumínio is located east of Sorocaba and is also a suburban area. The main employer in Alumínio is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio.
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Alumínio | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in São Paulo state | |
  Alumínio Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 23°32′7″S 47°15′44″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Metrop. region | Sorocaba |
| Area | |
• Total | 83.66 km2 (32.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 790 m (2,590 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 18,767 |
| • Density | 224.3/km2 (581.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 18125 |
| Area code | +55 11 |
| Website | aluminio |
History
The history of the city starts with the Rodovalho Railway, named after Col. Antônio Proost Rodovalho, owner of a factory in Alumínio. His factory existed until 1920. Alumínio was part of São Roque city until Mairinque was emancipated as an independent city and yet, Alumínio was just a borough of Mairinque. In 1991, Alumínio was emancipated and became a city.
Demography
Geography
Neighbouring places
Media
In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[7] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[8]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[8]
Religion
Christianity is present in the city as follows:
Catholic Church
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Diocese of Osasco.[9]
Protestant Church
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),[10][11] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[12] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
