| Perdizes | |
|---|---|
| Location in the city of São Paulo | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | São Paulo |
| City | São Paulo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subprefecture |
| • Subprefect | Soninha Francine |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 102.445 |
| HDI | 0.957 –high |
| Website | Subprefecture of Lapa |
Perdizes ([pɨɾˈdizis] or [pɨɾˈdʒizis], Brazilian Portuguese for "Partridges") is a district in the subprefecture of Lapa, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Built in an ancient area of Pacaembu Farm, Perdizes was historically considered only a poor rural area. Today, it is one of the most urbanized areas of São Paulo and known for being the home for the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, one of the largest universities in Latin America.
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