Nova Odessa facts for kids
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Nova Odessa
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Municipality
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| Municipality of Nova Odessa | |||
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Location in São Paulo state
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 Nova Odessa
Location in Brazil
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| Country |  Brazil |
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| Region | Southeast | ||
| State |  São Paulo |
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| Metropolitan Region | Campinas | ||
| Founded | 24 May 1905 | ||
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| • Total | 73.79 km2 (28.49 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 60,956 | ||
| • Density | 826.07/km2 (2,139.52/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) | ||
| Postal Code (CEP) |
13460-000
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Nova Odessa (say: NO-vah Oh-DESS-ah) is a city in Brazil, located in the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Campinas, a large group of cities that are close to each other. The city has about 60,956 people living in an area of 73.79 square kilometers.
Nova Odessa was started on May 24, 1905, by Carlos José de Arruda Botelho, who was in charge of agriculture for São Paulo state. The first people to settle there were from Ukraine and Latvia. The city's name means "New Odesa" because Carlos Botelho visited the city of Odesa, Ukraine and liked its street design. It's important to know that the first settlers were not from Odesa itself.
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History of Nova Odessa
In the early 1900s, the land where Nova Odessa now stands was empty and perfect for farming. On May 24, 1905, the Brazilian government created Nova Odessa as a "Colonial Nucleus." These were special farming areas designed to attract many European immigrants to Brazil.
The first people to arrive were immigrants from Ukraine. However, many of them were not farmers by trade, so they soon left the colony to live in bigger Brazilian cities. By the end of 1905, only a few Ukrainian families remained in the area.
To help the colony grow, the Brazilian government sent João Gutmann to Riga, the capital of Latvia. His goal was to find farmers who would want to move to Nova Odessa. In 1906, the first settlers from Latvia arrived. They were good farmers and helped the colony become strong. Later, more people were sent to Latvia to encourage even more families to come.
Population Changes
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| Year | Population | %± | |
| 1960 | 5,710 | — | |
| 1970 | 8,336 | 46.0% | |
| 1980 | 21,891 | 162.6% | |
| 1991 | 34,063 | 55.6% | |
| 2000 | 42,071 | 23.5% | |
| 2010 | 51,242 | 21.8% | |
| 2022 | 62,019 | 21.0% | |
The population of Nova Odessa has grown a lot over the years. In 1960, there were about 5,710 people, and by 2022, the population had grown to over 62,000. This shows how much the city has developed and attracted new residents.
Culture and Traditions
Nova Odessa works hard to keep its culture alive and supports many groups and programs. The city has a Municipal Public Library, which is a public library for everyone. This library even has a special section with books in the Latvian language.
Even though many people from different backgrounds have moved to the city, the Latvian culture is still very important. There are plans to create a Center of Latvian Culture in Nova Odessa. This center would help share and celebrate Latvian traditions and history.
Economy and Jobs
The main part of Nova Odessa's economy is industry, especially the textile industry. This means that many factories in the city make clothes, fabrics, and other textile products.
The city's economy has grown a lot. The total value of goods and services produced in the city (called GDP) increased from about R$373 million in 1999 to R$1.6 billion in 2009. The average income per person in 2009 was R$32,862, which was double the national average for Brazil. This shows that Nova Odessa is a strong economic city.
Communication and Media
In the past, the city's phone services were provided by a company called Telecomunicações de São Paulo. In 1998, a company called Telefónica bought it. Later, in 2012, Telefónica started using the Vivo brand.
Today, Vivo provides many communication services in Nova Odessa. These include cell phone service, home phone lines, internet (using fast fiber optics and 4G), and television (through satellite and cable).
Climate Conditions
Nova Odessa has a highland tropical climate. This means it's generally warm, but it also has dry winters.
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Religious Life
Christianity is the main religion in Nova Odessa, with different churches and beliefs present.
Catholic Church
The Catholic church in Nova Odessa is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira. This means it is connected to a larger group of Catholic churches in the region.
Protestant Church
Many different Protestant churches can be found in Nova Odessa. These include Pentecostal churches, such as the Assemblies of God in Brazil, which is one of the largest evangelical churches in the country. The Christian Congregation in Brazil and other groups are also present. These types of churches are growing more and more across Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: Nova Odessa para niños
