Subprefecture of Itaquera | |
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Location of the Subprefecture of Itaquera in São Paulo | |
![]() Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Southeast |
State | ![]() |
Municipality | ![]() |
Administrative Zone | East 1 |
Districts | Itaquera, Parque do Carmo, José Bonifácio, Cidade Líder |
Government | |
• Type | Subprefecture |
• Subprefect | Paulo César Máximo |
Area | |
• Total | 55.32 km2 (21.36 sq mi) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 525,337 |
Website | Subprefeitura Itaquera (Portuguese) |
The Subprefecture of Itaquera is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises four districts: Itaquera, Parque do Carmo, José Bonifácio, and Cidade Líder.[1] The name in Tupi means "hard stone" or "insensitive stone".[2]
This subprefecture hosts the Arena Corinthians stadium, in which took place the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup in 2014.
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