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Mairinque

Field	Value
official_name	Mairinque
settlement_type	Municipality
image_shield	Mairinque_brasao.jpg
image_flag	Bandeira_mairinque.jpg
image_map	SaoPaulo Municip Mairinque.svg
map_caption	Location in São Paulo state
pushpin_map	Brazil
pushpin_map_caption	Location in Brazil
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Brazil
subdivision_type1	Region
subdivision_name1	Southeast
subdivision_type2	State
subdivision_name2	São Paulo
subdivision_type3	Mesoregion
subdivision_type4	Microregion
subdivision_name4	Sorocaba
subdivision_type5	Metrop. region
subdivision_name5	Sorocaba
leader_title	Mayor
elevation_m	850
area_total_km2	210.15
population_total	47,441
population_as_of	2020
population_density_km2	auto
blank_name_sec1	HDI
timezone1	BRT
utc_offset1	−3
postal_code_type	Postal code
postal_code	18120-000
area_code_type	Area code
area_code	+55 11
website

Mairinque is a municipality near Sorocaba, in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba. The population is 47,441 (2020 est.) in an area of 210.15 km2. It is at an elevation of 850 m (2,955 ft). It is situated in the central part of the state of São Paulo, 70 km from the state capital.

Population history

Year	Population
2001	39,975
2004	45,376
2015	46,015

Demographics

According to the 2000 IBGE Census, the population was 39,975, of which most, some 34,240, are urban and 5,635 are rural. The average life expectancy was 72.42 years. The literacy rate was at 92.79%.

Geography

The city's hinterland contains mountains and valleys. Its climate is temperate and dry, with an average temperature of 18 °C.

Since the creation of an industrial park, the city has grown markedly, with a boom in activity in its public, private and social sectors. Urban change has been rapid, with considerable commercial development..

Many companies have head offices or regional offices in the city, including Cargill, Ibratele, Intertech, Agrosthal, Fiorella, Soldatopo, Chocolates Prink, Ferplast, Etrúria and Centrais de Estocagem Frigorificada (CEFRI).

History

First known as Vila Mayrink, the town grew around a railway junction. It is named after Francisco de Paula Mayrink, railway entrepreneur and politician in the First Brazilian Republic. It was part of the municipality of São Roque until it became a separate municipality under the name "Mairinque" in 1959.

Transportation

Mairinque is surrounded by several other cities, such as the port of Santos (153 km away), Campinas (114 km) and Sorocaba (30 km). It is connected with São Paulo by two major highways, the Rodovia Raposo Tavares and Rodovia Castelo Branco. Several companies offer bus services to neighbouring cities.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo. In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).

References

[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/mairinque/panorama IBGE 2020]
"Governo do Estado de São Paulo, Lei Complementar nº 1.241, de 8 de maio de 2014".
[http://cod.ibge.gov.br/23CRK Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística]
mairinque. infograficos:-historico IBGE], history of Mayrinque.
"Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973".
"Our History - Telefônica RI".

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