Subprefecture of Parelheiros

Subprefecture of Parelheiros
Location of the Subprefecture of Parelheiros in São Paulo
Location of the Subprefecture of Parelheiros in São Paulo
Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo
Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
Municipality São Paulo
Administrative ZoneSouth
DistrictsParelheiros, Marsilac
Government
 • TypeSubprefecture
 • SubprefectNoel Miranda Castro
Area
 • Total
360.6 km2 (139.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total
148,239
WebsiteSubprefecture of Parelheiros (Portuguese)

The Subprefecture of Parelheiros is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises two districts: Parelheiros and Marsilac.[1]

It's the southernmost, least populated and poorest borough of São Paulo. Most of its area is rural, covered by parts of the Atlantic Rainforest.