Mooca

Southeast is a region of . It can be described as a "transition zone" between its three surrounding regions: the Historic Center, the "City of New Rich" and the "City of Workers", mixing characteristics of these three regions.
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  • Type: Suburb with 80,900 residents
  • Description: District of São Paulo city
  • Also known as: Mooca District

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monument to the Independence of Brazil and Estádio Conde Rodolfo Crespi.

The is a granite and bronze monument located in the Independence Park in , Brazil. It is also known as the Ipiranga Monument or the Altar of the Fatherland.

Stadium
, usually known as Rua Javari, is a multi-use stadium located in 's Mooca neighborhood, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home games of Clube Atlético Juventus, which is also the stadium's owner, and hosted the games of Pão de Açúcar Esporte Clube.

Museum
The Museu Paulista of the University of São Paulo, commonly known as , is a Brazilian located near the place where Emperor Pedro I proclaimed Brazil's independence on the banks of Ipiranga brook in the Southeast region of the city of , then the "Caminho do Mar," or road to the seashore.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southeast São Paulo and Northeast São Paulo.

Southeast is a region of . It can be described as a "transition zone" between its three surrounding regions: the Historic Center, the "City of New Rich" and the "City of Workers", mixing characteristics of these three regions.

Northeast is a region of . A rural area turned residential, it is now known for its large exposition and event centers, and many of the city's largest events, including the São Paulo Carnaval Parade, happen here.

São Paulo's city downtown area is where the city was founded, in 1554. It contains many historical buildings and areas which are protected by the municipality.

Mooca

Latitude
-23.5607° or 23° 33′ 39″ south
Longitude
-46.5972° or 46° 35′ 50″ west
Population
80,900
Elevation
778 metres (2,552 feet)
Abbreviation
“MOO”
Open location code
588MCCQ3+P4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2714681529
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
11962402
Wiki­data ID
Q1761180
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Ukrainian—“Mooca” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Mooca District
  • French: Mooca
  • Italian: Mooca
  • Japanese: モオカ
  • Portuguese: Mooca
  • Spanish: Mooca (distrito de São Paulo)
  • Spanish: Mooca
  • Turkish: Mooca
  • Ukrainian: Моока

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo and Policia Militar.

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