Itapeva, São Paulo

Itapeva is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 94,804 (2020 est.) in an area of 1826.26 km2.

History
The city was founded as a village in the beginning of the 18th century. In 1769 the municipality was created, by separating it from Sorocaba. Named Itapeva da Faxina until 1910 and Faxina until 1938. In Tupi language, Itapeva means “flat stone”.

Founder: Antônio Furquim Pedroso.

In Itapeva is located the Wall of the Slaves, which is a tourist point, in addition to the Vila Isabel Station, the Pilão D’Agua and the Dr. Pinheiro Promenade.

Geography
Itapeva is located at an elevation of 684 meters.

HDI
HDI (HDI-M): 0,745 (Fonte: IPEADATA)

Hydrography

 * Apiaí-Guaçu River
 * Taquari River
 * Pirituba River
 * Taquari-Mirim River
 * Taquari-Guaçu River

Highways

 * SP-249
 * SP-258 Francisco Alves Negrão Highway

Districts
Itapeva has three districts
 * Guarizinho
 * Alto da Brancal
 * Areia Branca

Climate
The coldest month is June (mean temperature 15.1 °C, 59°F), and the hottest is January (mean 22.7 °C, 73 °F). Rainfall averages 1254 mm.

Governance

 * Mayor: Mário Tassinari ( PSDB ) 2021-2025

Higher education

 * Faculdade Metodista do Sul Paulista
 * FAIT
 * UNESP - São Paulo State University
 * UNIGRAN NET
 * FATEC Internacional
 * FACINTER

Media
In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be 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).