Sao Paulo (São Paulo), São Paulo
Sao Paulo: Located in southeastern Brazil, this sprawling metropolis is the most populous city in the country and the Southern Hemisphere.
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Quick Facts about São Paulo
| Population | 12,325,232 |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | São Paulo (Brazil) |
| Different from | São Paulo |
| Twitter username | prefsp |
| Postal code | 01000-000 |
| Phone Area Codes | 11 |
| Area | 1523 km2 |
| Official name | São Paulo |
| Continent | South America |
| Latitude & Longitude | -23.5475,-46.6361 |
| Legislative body | Municipal Chamber of São Paulo |
| Named for | Paul |
| Altitude | 2,493 feet / 760 meters |
| Capital city | São Paulo is capital of São Paulo metropolitan area, São Paulo, São Paulo |
| Establishment | February 04, 1554 (472 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−03:00 |
| Local time | 05:57:17 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
São Paulo is located at 23°32'51"S 46°38'10"W (-23.5475000, -46.6361100). It has 22 neighbors: Taboao da Serra, Sao Vicente, Sao Bernardo do Campo, Santo Andre, Santana de Parnaiba, Osasco, Maua, Mairipora, Itaquaquecetuba, Itapecerica da Serra, Itanhaem, Guarulhos, Ferraz de Vasconcelos, Embu Guacu, Embu, Diadema, Cotia, Cajamar, Caieiras, Barueri, Juquitiba and Sao Caetano Do Sul.
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- Southwest Zone
- South Zone of São Paulo
- South-Central Zone
- East Zone of São Paulo
- Northeast Zone
- Southeast Zone
- North Zone of São Paulo
- West Zone of São Paulo
- Northwest Zone
- Central Zone of São Paulo
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | 31,385 | - | 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1890 | 64,934 | 51.67% | estimation process |
| 1900 | 239,820 | 72.92% | estimation process |
| 1920 | 579,033 | 58.58% | estimation process |
| 1940 | 1,326,261 | 56.34% | estimation process |
| 1950 | 2,199,096 | 39.69% | estimation process |
| 1960 | 3,781,446 | 41.85% | 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1970 | 5,924,615 | 36.17% | estimation process |
| 1980 | 8,493,226 | 30.24% | 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1991 | 9,646,185 | 11.95% | 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2000 | 10,434,252 | 7.55% | census |
| 2007 | 10,886,534 | 4.15% | census |
| 2011 | 11,253,503 | 3.26% | 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2014 | 11,895,893 | 5.4% | census |
| 2015 | 11,967,825 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,106,920 | 1.15% | census |
| 2020 | 12,325,232 | 1.77% | estimation process |
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