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Subprefecture of Mooca

Coordinates: 23°33′04″S 46°38′03″W / 23.5511°S 46.6342°W / -23.5511; -46.6342
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Subprefecture of Mooca
Location of the Subprefecture of Mooca in São Paulo
Location of the Subprefecture of Mooca in São Paulo
Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo
Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
Municipality São Paulo
Administrative ZoneSoutheast
DistrictsBrás, Mooca, Belém, Pari, Água Rasa, Tatuapé
Government
 • TypeSubprefecture
 • SubprefectRubens Casado
Area
 • Total35.92 km2 (13.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total286,598
WebsiteSubprefeitura Mooca (Portuguese)

The Subprefecture of Mooca is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises six districts: Brás, Mooca, Belém, Pari, Água Rasa, and Tatuapé.[1]

It's a historical place of the city, where much of the industrial development of the city took place. It hosts the Museum of Immigration of the State of São Paulo and the headquarters of two of the largest universities in São Paulo (Universidade São Judas Tadeu and Universidade Cidade de São Paulo). Also the headquarters of the football teams Corinthians and Clube Atlético Juventus are in this subprefecture.

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23°33′04″S 46°38′03″W / 23.5511°S 46.6342°W / -23.5511; -46.6342