Herculândia
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Location in São Paulo state
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  Herculândia Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°0′13″S 50°23′7″W / 22.00361°S 50.38528°W / -22.00361; -50.38528 | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
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| • Total | 364 km2 (141 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 9,588 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Herculândia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 9,588 (2020 est.) in an area of 364 km2 (141 sq mi).[2] The elevation is 502 metres (1,647 ft).
The municipality was created by state law in 1944.[3]
In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[4] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[5]
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[5]
Christianity is present in the city as follows:
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília.[6]
The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[7][8] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[9] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
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