Subprefecture of Parelheiros

The Subprefecture of Parelheiros is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises two districts: Parelheiros and Marsilac.[1]

This article is about the subprefecture of the city of São Paulo. For district with the same name, see Parelheiros (district of São Paulo).
Subprefecture of Parelheiros
Subprefecture
Location of the Subprefecture of Parelheiros 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
DistrictsParelheiros, Marsilac
Government
 • TypeSubprefecture
 • SubprefectNoel Miranda Castro
Area
 • Total360.6 km2 (139.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total148,239
WebsiteSubprefecture of Parelheiros (Portuguese)

It's the southernmost, least populated and poorest borough of São Paulo. Most of its area is rural, covered by parts of the Atlantic Rainforest.

See also

References
  1. Official Subprefecture Website (Portuguese)

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