Subprefecture of Parelheiros | |
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Subprefecture | |
Location of the Subprefecture of Parelheiros in São Paulo |
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Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo |
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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.
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.
Coordinates: 23°51′S 46°44′W / 23.850°S 46.733°W