Alumínio

Alumínio (Portuguese meaning aluminum) is a Brazilian municipality of the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba.[1] The population is 18,061 (2015 est.) in an area of 83.66 km².[2] The elevation is 790 m. Alumínio is located east of Sorocaba and is also a suburban area. The main employer in Alumínio is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio.

Alumínio
Municipality
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Location in São Paulo state
Alumínio
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 23°32′7″S 47°15′44″W
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Metrop. regionSorocaba
Area
 • Total83.66 km2 (32.30 sq mi)
Elevation
790 m (2,590 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total18,061
 • Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (BRT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-02:00 (BRST)
Postal code
18125
Area code+55 11
Websitealuminio.sp.gov.br

History

The history of the city starts with the Rodovalho Railway, named after Col. Antônio Proost Rodovalho, owner of a factory in Alumínio. His factory existed until 1920. Alumínio was part of São Roque city until Mairinque was emancipated as an independent city and yet, Alumínio was just a borough of Mairinque. In 1991, Alumínio was emancipated and became a city.

Neighbouring places

Population history
Historical population
YearPop.±%
2001 15,252—    
2005 16,018+5.0%
2015 18,061+12.8%

Demographics

According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 15,252, of which 13,727 are urban and 1,525 are rural. The average life expectancy was 69.03 years. The literacy rate was at 92.89%.

References
  1. "Governo do Estado de São Paulo, Lei Complementar nº 1.241, de 8 de maio de 2014". Archived from the original on 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2015-09-29.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  2. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística


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