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Tucuruvi

Coordinates: 23°28′52″S 46°25′53″W / 23.4811111211°S 46.4313888989°W / -23.4811111211; -46.4313888989
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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)
 • Total99.368
HDI0.892 –high
WebsiteSubprefecture of Santana

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

Etymology

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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

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Tucuruvi is served by Tucuruvi Station on Line 1 (Blue) of the São Paulo Metro.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Navarro, E. A. Método moderno de tupi antigo: a língua do Brasil dos primeiros séculos. Terceira edição. São Paulo. Global. 2005. 463 p.
  2. ^ "Tucuruvi Station". Companhia do Metropolitano de São Paulo. Retrieved November 22, 2020.

23°28′52″S 46°25′53″W / 23.4811111211°S 46.4313888989°W / -23.4811111211; -46.4313888989