Subprefecture of Itaim Paulista

Subprefecture of Itaim Paulista
Subprefecture

Location of the Subprefecture of Itaim Paulista in São Paulo

Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State São Paulo
Municipality São Paulo
Administrative Zone East 2
Districts Itaim Paulista, Vila Curuçá
Government
  Type Subprefecture
  Subprefect Irene Mitsue Inada
Area
  Total 21.72 km2 (8.39 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 399,140
Website Subprefeitura Itaim Paulista (Portuguese)

The Subprefecture of Itaim Paulista is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises two districts: Itaim Paulista and Vila Curuçá.[1]

It's the easternmost subprefecture. Its population consists largely of migrants from the north-east of Brazil, in particular from the states of Bahia and Pernambuco. Earlier immigrants came from Italy, Japan and Hungary.[2]

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Coordinates: 23°30′17″S 46°23′11″W / 23.50472°S 46.38639°W / -23.50472; -46.38639


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