Socorro (district of São Paulo) explained

Official Name:Socorro
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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:Marco Antônio Augusto
Area Total Km2:11.65
Population As Of:2008
Population Total:36,155[1]
Population Density Km2:3103.39
Website:Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro

Socorro (Portuguese for "Help" or "Aid") is a district in southern São Paulo, Brazil. Originally part of the Santo Amaro district, it is now part of the subprefecture of Capela do Socorro. Both the Guarapiranga and Billings Reservoirs are located in the district, making it a popular location for the practice of nautical sports. Between the two reservoirs lies the Autódromo Interlagos, which hosts the Brazilian Grand Prix and Formula One races.

Education

Colégio Humboldt São Paulo, a German international school, is located in Interlagos in Socorro.[2]

Neighborhoods

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/subprefeituras/subprefeituras/dados_demograficos/index.php?p=12758 Dados Demográficos dos Distritos pertencentes as Subprefeituras
  2. http://humboldt.com.br/ Home (Portuguese)