Santa Mercedes is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 2,943 (2020 est.) in an area of 166.8 km2 (64.4 sq mi).[2] The elevation is 351 m (1,152 ft).

Santa Mercedes
Flag of Santa Mercedes
Coat of arms of Santa Mercedes
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Santa Mercedes is located in Brazil
Santa Mercedes
Santa Mercedes
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°21′3″S 51°45′19″W / 21.35083°S 51.75528°W / -21.35083; -51.75528
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Area
 • Total166.8 km2 (64.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total2,943
 • Density18/km2 (46/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] 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).[4]

Religion

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Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

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The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília.[5]

Protestant Church

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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),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  4. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  6. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  7. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  8. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.