Jaboticabal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 77,652 (2020 est.) in an area of 707 km2.[2] The town takes its name from the jabuticaba tree. The municipality is formed by the headquarters and the districts of Córrego Rico and Lusitânia.[3]

Jaboticabal
Flag of Jaboticabal
Coat of arms of Jaboticabal
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
Jaboticabal is located in Brazil
Jaboticabal
Jaboticabal
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°15′17″S 48°19′20″W / 21.25472°S 48.32222°W / -21.25472; -48.32222
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
MesoregionRibeirão Preto
MicroregionJaboticabal
Government
 • MayorJosé Carlos Hori
Area
 • Total
707 km2 (273 sq mi)
Elevation
605 m (1,985 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
77,652
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (BRT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-02:00 (BRST)
WebsiteOfficial website

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

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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 (GDP).

Climate

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Climate data for Jaboticabal (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.1
(86.2)
30.7
(87.3)
30.2
(86.4)
29.2
(84.6)
27.0
(80.6)
26.0
(78.8)
26.8
(80.2)
28.8
(83.8)
30
(86)
30.8
(87.4)
30.8
(87.4)
30.1
(86.2)
29.2
(84.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 24.3
(75.7)
24.3
(75.7)
23.9
(75.0)
22.6
(72.7)
20.1
(68.2)
18.6
(65.5)
18.8
(65.8)
20.7
(69.3)
22.3
(72.1)
23.8
(74.8)
24.2
(75.6)
24.1
(75.4)
22.3
(72.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.0
(68.0)
19.9
(67.8)
19.3
(66.7)
17.5
(63.5)
14.9
(58.8)
13.0
(55.4)
12.8
(55.0)
14.1
(57.4)
16.2
(61.2)
17.9
(64.2)
18.9
(66.0)
19.6
(67.3)
17.0
(62.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 262.1
(10.32)
210.1
(8.27)
176.3
(6.94)
79.8
(3.14)
57.8
(2.28)
28.8
(1.13)
16.8
(0.66)
29.2
(1.15)
58.1
(2.29)
133.8
(5.27)
160.7
(6.33)
230.8
(9.09)
1,444.3
(56.86)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 17 13 12 7 5 3 2 3 6 9 10 15 102
Average relative humidity (%) 79.1 77.3 76.9 73.0 71.7 67.4 59.5 53.8 57.2 63.6 67.0 75.8 68.5
Mean monthly sunshine hours 190.5 183.9 204.1 229.8 224.5 218.8 248.5 242.9 198.3 217.0 220.7 189.9 2,568.9
Source: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia[4]

Media

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In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[5] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[6]

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[6]

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Jaboticabal - Guia do cidade Jaboticabal -SP Aqui você Encontra !". www.encontrajaboticabal.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  4. ^ "Normais Climatológicas Do Brasil 1981–2010" (in Portuguese). Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  6. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.