Tucuruvi

District of São Paulo, Brazil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

CountryBrazil
HDI0.892 –high
WebsiteSubprefecture of Santana
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Tucuruvi
Subway in Tucuruvi
Subway in Tucuruvi
Location in the city of São Paulo
Location in the city of São Paulo
CountryBrazil
StateSão Paulo
CitySão Paulo
Government
 • TypeSubprefecture
 • SubprefectHelio Rubens Gonçalves Figueiredo
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
99.368
HDI0.892 –high
WebsiteSubprefecture of Santana
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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]

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