Socorro (district Of São Paulo)
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Socorro ( Portuguese for "Help" or "Aid") is a
district A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municip ...
in southern
São Paulo São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the ...
,
Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population ...
. Originally part of the Santo Amaro district, it is now part of the
subprefecture of Capela do Socorro The Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises three districts: Socorro, Grajaú, and Cidade Dutra. This is the most populous subprefecture of São Paulo, with a total popul ...
. 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 The Brazilian Grand Prix (), currently held under the name São Paulo Grand Prix (), is a Formula One championship race which is currently held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos neighborhood, Cidade Dutra, São Paulo. The in ...
and
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races.


Education

Colégio Humboldt São Paulo, a German international school, is located in
Interlagos Interlagos is a neighborhood located in the district of Socorro (district of São Paulo), Socorro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Its name comes from the fact that the region is located between two large reservoirs, Guarapiranga and Billings ...
in Socorro.Home (Portuguese)Home (German)
'' Colégio Humboldt São Paulo''. Retrieved on 15 March 2015. "Av. Eng. Alberto Kuhlmann, 525 · Interlagos · 04784-010 · São Paulo"


Neighborhoods

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Interlagos Interlagos is a neighborhood located in the district of Socorro (district of São Paulo), Socorro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Its name comes from the fact that the region is located between two large reservoirs, Guarapiranga and Billings ...
* Jardim Bessa * Vila Califórnia * Capela do Socorro * Jardim Cristina * Vila Franca * Vila Friburgo * Jardim Guarapiranga * Parque Interlagos * Jardim Ipanema * Jardim do Lago * Vila Lisboa * Jardim Mara * Jardim Marabá * Jardim Nova Guarapiranga * Jardim Paquetá * Parque Rony * Jardim Santa Helena * Jardim São Jorge * Jardim São José de Guarapiranga * Socorro * Jardim Socorro * Vila Socorro * Jardim Suzana * Jardim Tereza * Jardim Três Marias * Veleiros * Jardim Veneza


See also

* Socorro (CPTM) Train Station *
Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo Amaro The Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo Amaro () is a diocese located in the district of Santo Amaro, in the city and the ecclesiastical province of São Paulo in Brazil. History * 15 March 1989: Established as Diocese of Santo Amaro from the Metro ...
*
Line 9 (CPTM) Line 9 (Emerald) (), formerly Line C (Sky Blue) () and Line C (Emerald) (), is one of the thirteen lines that make up the Transport in São Paulo#Rail transport, São Paulo Metro Rail Transport Network in Brazil and one of the three lines operated ...


References


External links


Subprefecture Capela do Socorro

Interlagos News

Gazette of Interlagos

Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo Amaro
Districts of São Paulo {{MesoregionSãoPaulo-geo-stub