Vila Maria Explained

Official Name:Vila Maria
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:PalacioTRC.jpg
Map Caption1:TRC Palace
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:Antônio de Pádua Perosa
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:113.845
Population Density Km2:9.527
Blank Name:HDI
Blank Info:0.824 –high
Website:Subprefecture of Vila Maria

Vila Maria is a district located in the northern region of the city of São Paulo. A good part of the economy of the district comes from activities related to logistics and transportation of cargoes due to the large number of companies in the industry located in the region. The neighborhood is also famous for the samba school of the Unidos da Vila Maria.