Icém

Icém
Municipality
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Icém Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°20′28″S 49°11′52″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast Brazil
State	São Paulo
Area
• Total	362.59 km^2 (140.00 sq mi)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	8,304
• Density	23/km^2 (59/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Website	www.icem.sp.gov.br

Icém is a municipality in the northern part of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 8,304 (2020 est.) in an area of 362.59 km².^[2] It is part of the Microregion of São José do Rio Preto. It is also known as Princesa do Vale, or "Princess of the Valley." Icem is situated near the important urban centers of São José do Rio Preto, Olímpia, Catanduva, and Mirassol. The Marimbondo Dam, which forms a big reservoir in the Rio Grande, is situated close to Icém.

Transportation

Icém is served by two important highways, the BR-153, and SP-322. The nearest airport is 7 km away, in Fronteira, Minas Gerais.

Infrastructure

Icém possesses a good basic infrastructure,^{[citation needed]} that serves 100% of the population with electricity, water treatment and sewer and garbage collection.^{[citation needed]} Communication and health care infrastructure is satisfactory as well.^{[original research?]} City streets are 100% paved and Icem has a low crime rate.^{[citation needed]}

The nearby valley of the Grande river is a tourist destination, because of its natural environment, waterways and leisure activities.^{[citation needed]}

Among Icéms many points of interest are: Lago de Marimbondo (Marimbondo Lake), Praia Mariana (Mariana Beach), Desertinho (Little Desert), Rio Grande (Big River), the Marimbondo hydroelectric dam, Complexo da Usininha (Usininha Complex), Vila da Usininha (Usininha Village), Mata da Água Doce (Sweetwater Bush), Cânions da Usininha (Usininha Canyons), Braço do Rio Grande (Big River Delta) and Córrego da Água Doce (Sweetwater Stream).^[3]

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Companhia Telefônica Brasileira until 1973, when it began to be served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.^[4] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012.^[5]

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).^[5]

Geography

The Rio Grande, or "Big River," flows from the Maribondo Hydroelectric Plant's reservoir. Its current is fast and strong, and one can appreciate many interesting rock formations and fine-sand beaches on along its shores. The area has a wide variety of flora and fauna, which includes otters and 170 species of native fish.

Agricultural tourism

Goat in Usininha.

Icém's diverse farms, which produce agricultural goods and cattle, are popular among visitors.^{[citation needed]}

Events

The city of Icém is one of the region's better-known cultural centers.^{[citation needed]} It offers events such as ballet, soccer and its year-end festivities.^[6] Its main event is the rodeo-- Peão de Rodeio de Icém. ^[7] Icém's soccer team, is tri-champion of the Copa Minas-São Paulo.

References

1. IBGE 2020
2. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
3. "Usina de Marimbondo". Archived from the original on 2004-10-01. Retrieved 2004-10-05.
4. "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-27.
5. "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
6. "Feriad o.com - Seu fim de semana come a aqui!". Archived from the original on 2002-07-13.
7. "..........:::::::::: QUER RODEIO ? WWW.TVOM.COM.BR ::::::::::". Archived from the original on 2004-08-24. Retrieved 2004-10-05.

External links

• (in Portuguese) Official Site of Icém
• (in Portuguese) citybrazil.com.br