Bom Sucesso de Itararé

Bom Sucesso de Itararé is a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. Its population in 2020 was 3,984 and its area is 133.578 km2. It is located at an elevation of 950 m.

History
The municipality of Bom Sucesso de Itararé was established in 1991, when it was separated from Itararé.

Government

 * Mayor: Dirceu Pacheco de Oliveira (PSDB) (2009–2012)

Geography
Bom Sucesso de Itararé is located in the southern-subtropical part of Brazil, at 24 degrees, 19 minutes, 4 second south, and 49 degrees, 8 minutes, 38 seconds west, at an altitude of 950 m, in the internal part of the State of São Paulo. It covers an area of 133.578 km2.


 * Rivers
 * Itararé River
 * Verde River
 * Pirituba River

Demography
Its population in 2020 was 3,984 inhabitants.

Total population: 3,231 Density (inhabitants/km2): 24.26
 * 2000 Census figures
 * Urban: 1,954
 * Rural: 1,277
 * Men: 1,669
 * Women: 1,562

Infant mortality up to 1 year old (per thousand): 29.51

Life expectancy (years): 65.20

Fertility rate (children per woman): 3.40

Literacy rate: 85.82%

Human Development Index (HDI): 0.693
 * Income: 0.603
 * Longevity: 0.670
 * Education: 0,805

Economy
The economy of Bom Sucesso de Itararé is based on ranching and mining industry. Its first mine opened in 1949.

Transport
The first road linked Bom Sucesso to Itararé. A second road was opened in 1948 and linked it to Itapeva.
 * SP-258 state highway

Media
In telecommunications, the city was 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 (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).