Igaratá
Igaratá is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do ParaÃba e Litoral Norte. The population is 9,583 in an area of. The elevation is 745 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language.
Geography
Igaratá lies adjacent to the Igaratá reservoir, fed and drained by the Jaguari River. Aquatic sports and fishery are common practice among the locals and tourists.The municipality contains part of the Mananciais do Rio ParaÃba do Sul Environmental Protection Area, created in 1982 to protect the sources of the ParaÃba do Sul river.
Economy
Igaratá's economy is mainly based on agriculture, because of the fertile lands bordering the Jaguari Dam. Tourism is very important to the local economy, supporting handicraft work from the local people. Cattle are also very important, thanks to the grasslands of the São Paulo Highlands.Media
In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia de Telecomunicações do Estado de São Paulo until 1973, when it began to be served by Companhia Telefônica da Borda do Campo. 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.