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'''Angatuba''' is a Brazilian [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]]. The population is 25,479 (2020 est.) in an area of 1028 | '''Angatuba''' is a Brazilian [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]]. The population is 25,479 (2020 est.) in an area of {{cvt|1028|km2}}.<ref>[https://archive.today/20150831122629/http://cod.ibge.gov.br/236BP Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística]</ref> The highway [[Rodovia Raposo Tavares]] passes south of the city. | ||
There is controversy about the meaning of the name ''Angatuba''. It is a [[Tupi-Guarani]] word for "house of spirits" or "sweet fruit".<ref name=hist>[http://cod.ibge.gov.br/2Q3U IBGE], history</ref> Angatuba was founded in 1872, under the name ''Espírito Santo da Boa Vista''. It became a town (''vila'') and an independent municipality in 1885, when it was separated from [[Itapetininga]]. It was elevated to a city (''cidade'') in 1906. The name was changed to ''Angatuba'' in 1908. In 1991 [[Campina do Monte Alegre]] was separated from Angatuba.<ref name=hist/> | There is controversy about the meaning of the name ''Angatuba''. It is a [[Tupi-Guarani]] word for "house of spirits" or "sweet fruit".<ref name=hist>[http://cod.ibge.gov.br/2Q3U IBGE], history</ref> Angatuba was founded in 1872, under the name ''Espírito Santo da Boa Vista''. It became a town (''vila'') and an independent municipality in 1885, when it was separated from [[Itapetininga]]. It was elevated to a city (''cidade'') in 1906. The name was changed to ''Angatuba'' in 1908. In 1991 [[Campina do Monte Alegre]] was separated from Angatuba.<ref name=hist/> | ||
Latest revision as of 06:12, 4 October 2025
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Angatuba is a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo. The population is 25,479 (2020 est.) in an area of Template:Cvt.[1] The highway Rodovia Raposo Tavares passes south of the city.
There is controversy about the meaning of the name Angatuba. It is a Tupi-Guarani word for "house of spirits" or "sweet fruit".[2] Angatuba was founded in 1872, under the name Espírito Santo da Boa Vista. It became a town (vila) and an independent municipality in 1885, when it was separated from Itapetininga. It was elevated to a city (cidade) in 1906. The name was changed to Angatuba in 1908. In 1991 Campina do Monte Alegre was separated from Angatuba.[2]
Geography
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Media
In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1975, 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]
Notable people
- João Francisco Benedan, vocalist and main member of Brazilian punk rock band Ratos de Porão
- Suzane von Richthofen, notorious convicted murderer[7]
See also
References
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- ↑ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
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