Subprefecture of Parelheiros

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
Region Southeast
State São Paulo
Municipality São Paulo
Administrative Zone South
Districts Parelheiros, Marsilac
Government
  Type Subprefecture
  Subprefect Noel Miranda Castro
Area
  Total 360.6 km2 (139.2 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 148,239
Website Subprefeitura Parelheiros (Portuguese)

The Subprefecture of Parelheiros is one of 31 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises two districts: Parelheiros and Marsilac.[1]

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.

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Coordinates: 23°51′S 46°44′W / 23.850°S 46.733°W / -23.850; -46.733

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