Jaboticabal


Jaboticabal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 77,652 in an area of 707 km2. The town takes its name from the jabuticaba tree. The municipality is formed by the headquarters and the districts of Córrego Rico and Lusitânia.
Jaboticabal is home to the UNESP university campus, and is also the city that produces the most peanuts in Brazil. Around the city are extensive sugar cane plantations and industries making Jaboticabal one of the most important cities in agrobusiness around its region.

Economy

The municipality is located in one of the richest regions in São Paulo State, SE Brasil, responsible for approximately 8.5% of its gross domestic product.

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 and television.

Religion

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal.

Protestant Church

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