Iepê

Municipality in Southeast, Brazil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Iepê is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 8,194 (2020 est.) in an area of 595 km2 (230 sq mi).[2] The elevation is 400 m.

CountryBrazil
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
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Iepê
Municipality
Flag of Iepê
Flag
Coat of arms of Iepê
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Iepê is located in Brazil
Iepê
Iepê
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°39′38″S 51°4′34″W
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total
595 km2 (230 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
8,194
 • Density13.8/km2 (35.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
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History

The municipality was created by state law in 1944.[3]

Map of the state of São Paulo (1944).

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] 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).[5]

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Assis.[6]

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),[7][8] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[9] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

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