title: Bom Sucesso de Itararé
text: # Bom Sucesso de Itararé
  
  Bom Sucesso de Itararé is a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The population in 2020 was 3,984 and the area is 133.578 square kilometres (51.575 sq mi). The elevation is 950 metres (3,120 ft).
  
  ## History
  
  The municipality of Bom Sucesso de Itararé was established in 1991, when it was separated from Itararé.
  
  ## Government
  
  * Mayor: Dirceu Pacheco de Oliveira (PSDB) (2009–2012)
  
  ## Geography
  
  Bom Sucesso de Itararé is located in the southern-subtropical part of Brazil, at 24 degrees, 19 minutes, 4 second south, and 49 degrees, 8 minutes, 38 seconds west, at an altitude of 950 metres (3,120 ft), in the internal part of the State of São Paulo. It covers an area of 133.578 square kilometres (51.575 sq mi).
  
  ### Rivers
  
  * Itararé River
  * Verde River
  * Pirituba River
  
  ## Demography
  
  Its population in 2020 was 3,984 inhabitants.
  
  ### 2000 Census figures
  
  Total population: 3,231
  
  * Urban: 1,954
  * Rural: 1,277
  * Men: 1,669
  * Women: 1,562
  
  Density $(inhabitants/km^2):$ 24.26
  
  Infant mortality up to 1 year old (per thousand): 29.51
  
  Life expectancy (years): 65.20
  
  Fertility rate (children per woman): 3.40
  
  Literacy rate: 85.82%
  
  Human Development Index (HDI): 0.693
  
  * Income: 0.603
  * Longevity: 0.670
  * Education: 0,805
  
  ## Economy
  
  The economy of Bom Sucesso de Itararé is based on ranching and mining industry. Its first mine was opened in 1949.
  
  ## Transport
  
  The first road linked Bom Sucesso to the municipality of Itararé A second riad was opened in 1948 and linked it to the city of Itapeva.
  
  * SP-258 state highway
  