Novo Horizonte, São Paulo

Novo Horizonte
Municipality

Coat of arms

Location in São Paulo state
Novo Horizonte

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W / 21.33556°S 49.22083°W / -21.33556; -49.22083Coordinates: 21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W / 21.33556°S 49.22083°W / -21.33556; -49.22083
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast Region
State São Paulo
Mesoregion São José do Rio Preto
Microregion Novo Horizonte
Government
 • Mayor Toshio Toyota
Area
 • Total 932 km2 (360 sq mi)
Population (2015)
 • Total 39,543
 • Density 42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)
Postal code 14960-000
Area code +55 17
Website www.novohorizonte.sp.gov.br
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo
Area
 • Total 931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi)

Novo Horizonte (Portuguese for "New Horizon") is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 39,543 (2015 est.) in an area of 932 km².[1] Novo Horizonte is the center of a Microregion with 79,222 inhabitants.

History

In 1906, the district of Novo Horizonte was created. The city was officially established on December 21, 1916, and installed in October 28, 1917.[2]

Economy

The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Novo Horizonte. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.9% of the city GDP. Industry is 21.5% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 8.5%.[3]

The cultivation and processing of sugarcane is relevant.

References

  1. ↑ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  2. ↑ "History of the City". Novohorizonte.sp.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Retrieved 15 July 2011.


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