Álvares Florence

20°19′14″S 49°54′34″W / 20.32056°S 49.90944°W / -20.32056; -49.90944Country BrazilRegionSoutheastState São PauloMesoregionSão José do Rio PretoGovernment • MayorAlberto César de Caires (DEM)Area • Total362.9 km² (140.1 sq mi)Population • Total3,647 • Density10.74/km² (27.8/sq mi)Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)Postal CodeArea code+55 17WebsitePrefecture of Álvares Florence

Álvares Florence is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It has a population of 3,647 inhabitants (IBGE/2020) and an area of 362.9 km².^[2]

The city is located on the northwest of the state, 538 km from the city of São Paulo. Álvares Florence belongs to the Microregion of Votuporanga.

History

At the end of the 19th century, Joaquim Pedro da Silva built the first residence on the region. With the time a village appeared, being named São João Batista do Marinheiro.

In 1926, the village was elevated to district of Tanabi, with the name of Vila Monteiro, and on November 30, 1944, the name changed to Igapira, being a district of the newly created city of Votuporanga.

The city was officially established as a municipality on December 24, 1948, changing its name to the current form. On April 10, 1949, the municipal chamber was installed.^[3]

Economy

The Tertiary sector corresponds to 43.88% of the Álvares Florence GDP. Agriculture and livestock is 29.45% of the GDP and the Industry corresponds to 26.67%.^[4]

Roads

• SP-461 - Rodovia Péricles Bellini
• SP-320 in Votuporanga

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