Novo Horizonte | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Location in São Paulo state |
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Location in Brazil | ||
Coordinates: 21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W / 21.33556°S 49.22083°WCoordinates: 21°20′08″S 49°13′15″W / 21.33556°S 49.22083°W | ||
Country | Brazil | |
Region | Southeast Region | |
State | São Paulo | |
Mesoregion | São José do Rio Preto | |
Microregion | Novo Horizonte | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Toshio Toyota | |
Area | ||
• Total | 932 km2 (360 sq mi) | |
Population (2015) | ||
• Total | 39,543 | |
• Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) | |
Postal code | 14960-000 | |
Area code | +55 17 | |
Website | www |
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo | |
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Area | |
• Total | 931.7 km2 (359.7 sq mi) |
Novo Horizonte (Portuguese for "New Horizon") is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 39,543 (2015 est.) in an area of 932 km². Novo Horizonte is the center of a Microregion with 79,222 inhabitants.
In 1906, the district of Novo Horizonte was created. The city was officially established on December 21, 1916, and installed in October 28, 1917.
The Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Novo Horizonte. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.9% of the city GDP. Industry is 21.5% of the GDP, and the Primary sector corresponds to 8.5%.
The cultivation and processing of sugarcane is relevant.