Tucuruvi Explained

Official Name:Tucuruvi
Mapsize:250px
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:Helio Rubens Gonçalves Figueiredo
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:99.368
Blank Name:HDI
Blank Info:0.892 –high
Website:Subprefecture of Santana

Tucuruvi is a district located in the North Zone of the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil.

Etymology

The name "Tucuruvi" comes from the Tupi language and means "green grasshopper", through the combination of the terms tukura (grasshopper) and oby (green).[1]

Transportation

Tucuruvi is served by Tucuruvi Station on Line 1 (Blue) of the São Paulo Metro.[2]

References

-23.4811°N -46.4314°W

Notes and References

  1. [Eduardo de Almeida Navarro|Navarro, E. A.]
  2. Web site: Tucuruvi Station . Companhia do Metropolitano de São Paulo . November 22, 2020.