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The Municipality of
Assis

Assisense

Assis, São Paulo, Brasil
Municipality
Monument in honor of Captain Assis on top of Avenida Rui Barbosa
Monument in honor of Captain Assis on top of Avenida Rui Barbosa
Flag of The Municipality ofAssis
Flag
Official seal of The Municipality ofAssis
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Capital do Paranapanema
Paranapanema's Capital
Cidade Fraternal
Fraternal City
Motto(s): 
Deo et terræ matri God and land mother
Location in São Paulo and the state of São Paulo
Location in São Paulo and the state of São Paulo
Country Brazil
State São Paulo
Foundation July 5, 1905
Municipality December 20, 1917
Creation of city of Tarumã January 9, 1990
Area
 • Total 462,705 km2 (178,651 sq mi)
Elevation
543 m (1,781 ft)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total 100,911
 • Density 207/km2 (540/sq mi)
  Estimative
Demonym(s) Assisense
Time zone UTC−3 (BRT)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−2 (BRST)
Postal Code (CEP)
19800-000
Area code(s) 18
Website http://www.assis.sp.gov.br/

Assis is a Brazilian city in the southwestern part of the state of São Paulo. Its population, in 2013, was 100,911 inhabitants. It has an area of 462 km². It was named for the city's founder Captain Francisco Nogueira Acis. The spelling was later changed to add another 's'.

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