Santa Fé do Sul

Santa Fé do Sul is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is of 29,239 (IBGE/2010)[1] and the area is 208.2 km².

Santa Fé do Sul
Municipality
The Municipality of
Santa Fé do Sul
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Location of Santa Fé do Sul
Santa Fé do Sul
Location of Santa Fé do Sul
Coordinates: 20°16′08″S 50°32′45″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
MesoregionSão José do Rio Preto
Government
  MayorAntonio Carlos Favaleça
Area
  Municipality208.2 km2 (80.4 sq mi)
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
 (2010/IBGE)
  Municipality29,239
  Density140.43/km2 (363.7/sq mi)
  Urban
28,088
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code
15775-000
Area code(s)+55 17
'HDI (UNDP/2000)0.809 – high
WebsitePrefecture of Santa Fé do Sul, São Paulo

It is located on the northwest of the state, 642 km from the city of São Paulo, and is a tourist resort on the Paraná River. Santa Fé do Sul belongs to the Mesoregion of São José do Rio Preto

Economy

The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Santa Fé. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 63.5% of the city GDP. Industry is relevant, with 34.8% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 1.7%.[2]

References

  1. "2010 Census of the IBGE - Population - Table 2.1.20" (PDF). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
  2. "Municipal Profile at SEADE". SEADE.gov.br. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.


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