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{{For|the biological reserve in Pernambuco State, Brazil|Serra Negra Biological Reserve}}
{{Unreferenced|date=March 2013}}
{{Inline|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Serra Negra
| name = Serra Negra
| official_name = Municipality of the Hydromineral Spa of Serra Negra
| official_name = Municipality of the Hydromineral Spa of Serra Negra
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]]
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]]
| image_skyline = Serra Negra, Brazil 2012.jpg
| image_skyline = Serra Negra, Brazil 2012.jpg
| imagesize = 250px
| imagesize = 250px
| image_caption = A view of Serra Negra from the Morro do Mirante
| image_caption = A view of Serra Negra from the Morro do Mirante
| motto = {{lang|la|Virtvte Pavlistarvm Florvi}} ([[Latin language|Latin]] for ''I flourish thanks to the valor of the people of São Paulo'')
| motto = {{lang|la|Virtvte Pavlistarvm Florvi}} ([[Latin language|Latin]] for ''I flourish thanks to the valor of the people of São Paulo'')
| anthem = Serra Negra Meu Amor
| anthem = Serra Negra Meu Amor
| image_flag = Bandeira-serranegra.gif
| image_flag = Bandeira-serranegra.gif
| image_shield = Brasao Serra Negra.GIF
| image_shield = Brasao Serra Negra.GIF
| image_map = SaoPaulo Municip SerraNegra.svg
| image_map = SaoPaulo Municip SerraNegra.svg
| mapsize =
| mapsize =
| map_caption = Location in the state of [[São Paulo state|São Paulo]]
| map_caption = Location in the state of [[São Paulo state|São Paulo]]
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| pushpin_label_position = bottom
| pushpin_mapsize = 250
| pushpin_mapsize = 250
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of the city in Brazil
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of the city in Brazil
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Brazil|Region]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Brazil|Region]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[States of Brazil|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[States of Brazil|State]]
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Brazil}}
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Brazil}}
| subdivision_name1 = [[Southeast Region, Brazil|Southeast]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Southeast Region, Brazil|Southeast]]
| subdivision_name2 = {{flag|São Paulo}}
| subdivision_name2 = {{flag|São Paulo}}
| leader_title = [[Mayors in Brazil|Mayor]]
| leader_title = [[Mayors in Brazil|Mayor]]
| leader_name = Antônio Luigi Ítalo Franchi
| leader_name = Elmir Chedid
| leader_party = [[Democrats (Brazil)|DEM]]
| leader_party = [[Democrats (Brazil)|PL]]
| established_title = Founded
| established_title = Founded
| established_date = September 23, 1828
| established_date = September 23, 1828
| area_total_km2 = 203.01
| area_total_km2 = 203.01
| population_as_of = 2009
| population_as_of = 2020 <ref>[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sp/serra-negra/panorama IBGE 2020]</ref>
| population_total = 25,912
| population_total = 29,452
| population_density_km2 = 125.3
| population_density_km2 = 125.3
| population_blank1_title= [[Demonym]]
| population_blank1_title = [[Demonym]]
| population_blank1 = Serra-negrense
| population_blank1 = Serra-negrense
| timezone = [[UTC-3]]
| timezone = [[Time in Brazil|BRT]]
| utc_offset = -3
| utc_offset = &minus;3
| timezone_DST = [[UTC-2]]
| timezone_DST =
| utc_offset_DST = -2
| utc_offset_DST =
| coordinates = {{coord|22|36|43|S|46|42|03|W|region:BR|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|22|36|43|S|46|42|03|W|region:BR|display=inline,title}}||
| elevation_m = 925
|
| postal_code_type = [[Postal code]]
|
| elevation_m = 925
| postal_code = 13930-000
| postal_code_type = [[Postal code]]
| area_code = 19
| postal_code = 13930-000
| blank_name = '''[[Human Development Index|HDI]]''' (2000)
| area_code = 19
| blank_info = 0.767 –<span style="color:#090">high</span>
| blank_name = '''[[Human Development Index|HDI]]''' (2000)
| website = [http://www.serranegra.sp.gov.br/ Serra Negra]|
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| blank_info = 0.817 –<span style="color:#090">high</span>
| website = [http://www.serranegra.sp.gov.br/ Serra Negra]
|}}


'''Serra Negra''' is a [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]. It belongs to the meso-region of [[Campinas]]. Population (2000) was 24,953 inhabitants. Total area: 203,5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, demographic density: 112 inhabitants/km<sup>2</sup>
'''Serra Negra''' is a [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]. It belongs to the meso-region of [[Campinas]]. Population (2020) was 29,452 inhabitants. Total area: 203,5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, demographic density: 112 inhabitants/km<sup>2</sup>


==Location==
==Location==
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Serra Negra was founded on 23 September 1828, but at least a century before that the region was already inhabited and was on the passageway between São Paulo and Minas Gerais. It was elevated to the status of city on 21 April 1885. At the end of the 19th century, the region received a large influx of [[European ethnic groups|European]] immigrants, mostly [[Italy|Italians]], who came to work on [[coffee]] [[farm]]s. [[Mineral water]] sources were discovered by Luiz Rielli in 1928 and the city became a much sought-after [[spa town]] (it is known as the "City of Health").
Serra Negra was founded on 23 September 1828, but at least a century before that the region was already inhabited and was on the passageway between São Paulo and Minas Gerais. It was elevated to the status of city on 21 April 1885. At the end of the 19th century, the region received a large influx of [[European ethnic groups|European]] immigrants, mostly [[Italy|Italians]], who came to work on [[coffee]] [[farm]]s. [[Mineral water]] sources were discovered by Luiz Rielli in 1928 and the city became a much sought-after [[spa town]] (it is known as the "City of Health").


== Notable People ==
==Population history==
In 1962, [[War crime|war criminal]] and [[Nazism|Nazi]] physician, [[Josef Mengele]], also known as the '''Angel of Death''' purchased a coffee and cattle farm in Serra Negra with 2 of his associates Géza and Gitta Stammer, with Josef owning a half interest.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Levy |first=Alan, February 21-2018 |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49905728 |title=Nazi hunter : the Wiesenthal file |date=2002 |publisher=Robinson |others=Alan, February 21-2018 Levy, Mazal Holocaust Collection |year=2002 |isbn=1-84119-607-X |edition= |location=London |pages=279–281 |oclc=49905728}}</ref>
{{Historical populations

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== Media ==
|width = 18em
In telecommunications, the city was served by [[:pt:Companhia_Telefônica_Brasileira|Companhia Telefônica Brasileira]] until 1973, when it began to be served by [[:pt:Telecomunicações_de_São_Paulo|Telecomunicações de São Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imprensaoficial.com.br/DO/BuscaDO2001Documento_11_4.aspx?link=/1973/ineditoriais/abril/24/p1/pag_0054_DUI6O3SN7V5CNe7E7ANSRTTG04F.pdf&pagina=54&data=24/04/1973&caderno=Ineditoriais&paginaordenacao=100054|title=Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973|access-date=2024-05-27|website=www.imprensaoficial.com.br|language=Portuguese}}</ref> In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the [[Vivo (telecommunications company)|Vivo]] brand in 2012.<ref name=":vivo" />
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|2003 |22794
The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).<ref name=":vivo">{{Cite web|url=https://ri.telefonica.com.br/en/the-company/our-history/|title=Our History - Telefônica RI|access-date=2024-05-27|website=Telefônica}}</ref>
|2004 |24953

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== Religion ==
{{see also|Religion in Brazil|Protestantism in Brazil|Roman Catholic Church in Brazil}}
'''[[Christianity]]''' is present in the city as follows:

=== Catholic Church ===
The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsapa.html|title=São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]|access-date=2024-06-22|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org}}</ref>

=== Protestant Church ===
The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]], including the [[Assembleias de Deus|Assemblies of God in Brazil]] (the largest evangelical church in the country),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://confradesp.com.br/campos-eclesiasticos/|title=Campos Eclesiásticos|date=2018-12-10|access-date=2024-06-22|website=CONFRADESP|language=Portuguese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ad.org.br/locations/|title=Arquivos: Locais|access-date=2024-06-22|website=Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede|language=Portuguese}}</ref> [[Christian Congregation in Brazil]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br/localidade|title=Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil|access-date=2024-06-22|website=congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br|language=Portuguese}}</ref> among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* {{in lang|pt}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110706152818/http://www.hoteisdeserranegra.com.br/ hoteisdeserranegra.com.br]
* {{in lang|pt}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110706152818/http://www.hoteisdeserranegra.com.br/ hoteisdeserranegra.com.br]
{{São Paulo state|Campinas}}
{{São Paulo state|Campinas}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Populated places established in 1828]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1828]]

Latest revision as of 16:37, 30 August 2024

For the biological reserve in Pernambuco State, Brazil, see Serra Negra Biological Reserve.
Serra Negra
municipality
Municipality of the Hydromineral Spa of Serra Negra
A view of Serra Negra from the Morro do Mirante
A view of Serra Negra from the Morro do Mirante
Flag of Serra Negra
Flag
Coat of arms of Serra Negra
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Virtvte Pavlistarvm Florvi (Latin for I flourish thanks to the valor of the people of São Paulo)
Anthem: Serra Negra Meu Amor
Location in the state of São Paulo
Location in the state of São Paulo
Coordinates: 22°36′43″S 46°42′03″W / 22.61194°S 46.70083°W / -22.61194; -46.70083
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
FoundedSeptember 23, 1828
Government
 • MayorElmir Chedid (PL)
Area
 • Total203.01 km2 (78.38 sq mi)
Elevation
925 m (3,035 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total29,452
 • Density125.3/km2 (325/sq mi)
 • Demonym
Serra-negrense
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
13930-000
Area code19
HDI (2000)0.767 –high
WebsiteSerra Negra

Serra Negra is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It belongs to the meso-region of Campinas. Population (2020) was 29,452 inhabitants. Total area: 203,5 km2, demographic density: 112 inhabitants/km2

Location

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The name of the city means black mountain range in the Portuguese language. It is located at an altitude of 925 m, in the Serra da Mantiqueira, a mountain range which runs mostly along the border of the state of São Paulo and Minas Gerais. It has a mild climate, being also a busy tourism spot, similarly to its close neighbours, the cities of Lindóia and Águas de Lindóia.

History

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Serra Negra was founded on 23 September 1828, but at least a century before that the region was already inhabited and was on the passageway between São Paulo and Minas Gerais. It was elevated to the status of city on 21 April 1885. At the end of the 19th century, the region received a large influx of European immigrants, mostly Italians, who came to work on coffee farms. Mineral water sources were discovered by Luiz Rielli in 1928 and the city became a much sought-after spa town (it is known as the "City of Health").

Notable People

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In 1962, war criminal and Nazi physician, Josef Mengele, also known as the Angel of Death purchased a coffee and cattle farm in Serra Negra with 2 of his associates Géza and Gitta Stammer, with Josef owning a half interest.[2]

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.[3] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.[4]

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

Religion

[edit]
See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

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The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo.[5]

Protestant Church

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The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Levy, Alan, February 21-2018 (2002). Nazi hunter : the Wiesenthal file. Alan, February 21-2018 Levy, Mazal Holocaust Collection. London: Robinson. pp. 279–281. ISBN 1-84119-607-X. OCLC 49905728.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  4. ^ a b "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  5. ^ "São Paulo (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  6. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  7. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  8. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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