Perdizes (district of São Paulo)

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Perdizes
Location in the city of São Paulo
Location in the city of São Paulo
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Country Brazil
State São Paulo
City São Paulo
Government
 • Type Subprefecture
 • Subprefect Soninha Francine
Population (2000)
 • Total 102.445
HDI 0.957 –high
Website Subprefecture of Lapa

Perdizes ([pɨɾˈdizis] or [pɨɾˈdʒizis], Brazilian Portuguese for "Partridges") is a district in the subprefecture of Lapa, in São Paulo, Brazil.

Located in the area once home to the Pacaembu Farm, Perdizes was historically considered only a poor rural area. Today, it is one of the most urbanized areas of São Paulo and known for being the home of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.


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