Subprefecture of Itaim Paulista
Subprefecture of Itaim Paulista | |
|---|---|
 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]
Itaim Paulista is the easternmost subprefecture in São Paulo. 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]
References
- ^ Official Subprefecture Website (Portuguese)
- ^ http://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/subprefeituras/itaim_paulista/historico/index.php?p=1571 Subprefecture of Itaim Paulista website
