Dracena


Dracena is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 45,847 in an area of. The elevation is 421 m.

History

Dracena was founded on December 8, 1945 on the initiative of Irio Spinardi, João Vandramini, Virgílio and Florêncio Fioravanti. It grew rapidly, and became an independent municipality in 1948, when it was separated from Lucélia.

Geography

The municipality contains part of the Rio do Peixe State Park, created in 2002.

Climate

The climate is subtropical, The annual medium temperature is, the warmest month is January and the coolest month is July. The highest temperature ever registered was and the lowest,.

Media

In telecommunications, the city was 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 and television.

Religion

is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman [Catholic Diocese of Marília].

Protestant Church

The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil, Christian Congregation in Brazil, among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

Transportation

Dracena is served by Muliterno de Dracena Airport.

Notable people