Bofete is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 11,921 (2020 est.) in an area of . The elevation is 576 m.

Geography

With a mountainous relief and a mild subtropical highland climate, the city is known for its mountain known as "O Gigante Adormecido" (The Sleeping Giant).

Demographics

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Economy

The economy of the municipality is based on silviculture, orange cultivation, agriculture and tourism.

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).

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See also

  • List of municipalities in São Paulo

References