Mogi Guaçu

Mogi Guaçu
Mogi Guaçu in January of 2020 seen from the river.
Mogi Guaçu in January of 2020 seen from the river.
Flag of Mogi Guaçu
Coat of arms of Mogi Guaçu
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Mogi Guaçu is located in Brazil
Mogi Guaçu
Mogi Guaçu
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°22′19″S 46°56′31″W / 22.37194°S 46.94194°W / -22.37194; -46.94194
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Government
 • MayorWalter Caveanha (2013–2017)
Area
 • Total812.753 km2 (313.806 sq mi)
Elevation
591 m (1,939 ft)
Population
 (2022 [1])
 • Total153.033
 • Density189.06/km2 (489.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
13840-000
Area code+55 19
Websitewww.mogiguacu.sp.gov.br

Mogi Guaçu is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 153,033 (2020 est.) in an area of 813 km2 (314 sq mi).[2] The city is at an average elevation of 591 m (1,939 ft) above sea level. Mogi Guaçu is a place name that probably originates from the Tupi language. It means "large river of snakes".[3] The city was founded on April 9, 1877.

The municipality contains the 469 hectares (1,160 acres) Mogi-Guaçu Biological Reserve, a fully protected conservation area created in 1942.[4]

The Autódromo Velo Città is a motorsport racetrack opened in 2012, located 20 km (12 mi) northeast of the city of Mogi Guaçu.

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, 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]

Sister Cities

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Climate

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Climate data for Mogi Guaçu, elevation 639 m (2,096 ft), (2016–2021)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.7
(89.1)
31.4
(88.5)
31.5
(88.7)
30.4
(86.7)
27.6
(81.7)
26.9
(80.4)
27.3
(81.1)
28.2
(82.8)
31.9
(89.4)
31.4
(88.5)
30.6
(87.1)
31.3
(88.3)
30.0
(86.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 25.9
(78.6)
25.6
(78.1)
25.1
(77.2)
23.5
(74.3)
20.4
(68.7)
19.5
(67.1)
18.9
(66.0)
20.0
(68.0)
23.5
(74.3)
25.0
(77.0)
24.5
(76.1)
25.6
(78.1)
23.1
(73.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.2
(68.4)
19.6
(67.3)
18.8
(65.8)
16.0
(60.8)
13.0
(55.4)
11.9
(53.4)
9.7
(49.5)
12.1
(53.8)
15.7
(60.3)
18.3
(64.9)
18.2
(64.8)
19.4
(66.9)
16.1
(60.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 220.8
(8.69)
182.6
(7.19)
154.1
(6.07)
65.1
(2.56)
57.5
(2.26)
37.1
(1.46)
9.9
(0.39)
35.2
(1.39)
30.9
(1.22)
138.4
(5.45)
166.6
(6.56)
198.8
(7.83)
1,297
(51.07)
Source: Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas[7][8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ [ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/mogi-guacu/panorama 2022]
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ Navarro, E. A. Dicionário de tupi antigo: a língua indígena clássica do Brasil. São Paulo. Global. 2013. p. 588.
  4. ^ Núcleo de Pesquisa Reserva Biológica de Mogi Guaçu (in Portuguese), Secretaria do Meio Ambiente do Estado de São Paulo, retrieved April 28, 2016
  5. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "Temperatura Máxima Mensal". Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  8. ^ "Temperatura Mínima Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  9. ^ "Temperatura Média Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  10. ^ "Chuva Mensal" (in Portuguese). Centro Integrado de Informações Agrometeorológicas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.