Santa Cecília (district of São Paulo) explained

Official Name:Santa Cecília
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Júlio Prestes Station in São Paulo, Brazil.jpg
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brazil
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:São Paulo
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:São Paulo
Government Type:Subprefecture
Leader Title:Subprefect
Leader Name:Amauri Luiz Pastorello
Area Total Km2:3.9
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:71,179
Population Density Km2:18,251
Blank Name:HDI
Blank Info:0.930 –high
Website:Subprefecture of Sé

Santa Cecília is a district in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

Santa Cecilia is a district in central region of São Paulo city. It covers the neighbourhoods of Campos Elísios, Santa Cecília, Várzea da Barra Funda (Lower Barra Funda).

Some of the important places and attractions of Santa Cecilia include: Santa Cecilia Subway Station, Maceió Square, Princess Isabel and Julio Prestes Parks/Plazas.

Santa Cecilia was once a wealthy area of São Paulo, but now has many decaying buildings and areas, but recently has seen an increase in development. It contains a major shopping centre.

Santa Cecilia is served by Line 3 (Red) Metro de São Paulo, stations Barra Funda, Maceió and Santa Cecilia. It is also served by Line 8 of CPTM, Júlio Prestes Station.