Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro

The Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises three districts: Socorro, Grajaú, and Cidade Dutra.[1]

Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro
Location of the Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro in São Paulo
Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
Municipality São Paulo
Administrative ZoneSouth
DistrictsSocorro, Grajaú, Cidade Dutra
Government
  TypeSubprefecture
  SubprefectMarco Antônio Augusto
Area
  Total132.23 km2 (51.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
  Total672,901
WebsiteSubprefeitura Capela do Socorro (Portuguese)

This is the most populous subprefecture of São Paulo, with a total population of 672,901 inhabitants according to the census of 2010. It hosts the Interlagos Circuit, which receives yearly the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix and also the only beach inside the municipality of São Paulo, in the margins of the Guarapiranga Dam.

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