Ferraz de Vasconcelos | |
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 Ferraz de Vasconcelos | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Terra da Uva(Land Grape) | |
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 Location of Ferraz de Vasconcelos | |
  Ferraz de Vasconcelos Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates:23°32′28″S46°22′08″W / 23.54111°S 46.36889°W /-23.54111; -46.36889 | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Priscila Gambale |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.56 km2 (11.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 759 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population (2020[1]) | |
• Total | 196,500 |
| • Density | 6,600/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2000) | 0,772 –medium |
| Website | Ferraz de Vasconcelos |
Ferraz de Vasconcelos is amunicipality in the state ofSão Paulo inBrazil. It is part of theMetropolitan Region of São Paulo.[2] The population is 196,500 (2020 est.) in an area of 29.56 km2.[3]
Ferraz de Vasconcelos is one of the cities of São Paulo founded by immigrants.
Ferraz de Vasconcelos was founded by two Italian immigrants, Helmuth Hans Hermann and Henry Louis Baxmann Kaesemodel.
Polo Italy Grape production inBrazil, the city is a pioneer in the cultivation of fruit. The first seedlings reach the hands of Italian immigrants who fixate on site. With the coming of Japanese agriculture becomes the main economic source. Today, the town hall and public buildings of the city are baptized Palace of Grape Italy.
Ferraz de Vasconcelos is situated in the eastern region of Greater São Paulo. Altitude: 759 meters above sea level. Limits arePoa andSuzano east,São Paulo west,Mauá southwestRibeirão Pires and southItaquaquecetuba north .
In telecommunications, the city was served byCompanhia Telefônica da Borda do Campo. In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted theVivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[4]
Places adjacent to Ferraz de Vasconcelos | |
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23°32′28″S46°22′08″W / 23.54111°S 46.36889°W /-23.54111; -46.36889
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