Novo Horizonte (Portuguese for "New Horizon") is a municipality in the state of
São Paulo,
Brazil. The population is 41,414 (2020 est.) in an area of 932 km2.[2] Novo Horizonte is the center of a
Microregion with 79,222 inhabitants.
History
In 1906, the district of Novo Horizonte was created. The city was officially established on December 21, 1916, and installed on October 28, 1917.[3]
Economy
The
Tertiary sector is the economic basis of Novo Horizonte. Commerce, services and public administration corresponds to 69.9% of the city GDP.
Industry is 21.5% of the GDP, and the
Primary sector corresponds to 8.5%.[4]
The cultivation and processing of
sugarcane is relevant.