São Paulo - SP
Basic information
- Population: 11,451,999 of people.
- GDP per capita: R$ 60.750,09
- Human Development Index (IDHM): 0.806
- Source: IBGE
São Paulo is a Brazilian municipality and the capital of the state of São Paulo, located in the country's Southeast Region. Who is born in the state of São Paulo is paulista. Who is born in the city of São Paulo is paulistano. São Paulo is the economic center of Brazil, with its financial and industrial sectors. The city has a wealth of culture, global events and diverse gastronomy. São Paulo attracts millions of tourists, and will also host G20 technical meetings in Brazil in 2024.
Presentation
The city of São Paulo has a territorial area of 1,521.202 km². Founded in 1554 by Jesuit priests, the city has become a cultural and economic nucleus. São Paulo is Brazil's economic engine. Its role as a financial, industrial and services center is recognized worldwide. The development of industrial centers, such as the ABC in São Paulo, and the concentration of national and international companies give the city a vital role in the national economy.
The Brazilian megalopolis has a rich and complex cultural diversity. The presence of Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and other immigrants has shaped gastronomy, traditions and the arts. The black and indigenous influence in São Paulo is profound and has shaped crucial aspects of the city's culture, society and identity. African and indigenous heritage is present in cultural expressions such as capoeira, samba, traditional Afro-Brazilian festivals and indigenous manifestations. Traditional fairs and markets, such as the Mercado Municipal, are places where black and indigenous influence is evident.
São Paulo's development shows the human capacity for transformation. The city with imposing skyscrapers, such as the Copan Building, designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, is an architectural icon with a sinuous façade.
São Paulo is an eclectic tourist destination. Internationally renowned museums such as MASP attract art appreciators. The bustling nightlife, cultural events such as the Bienal de São Paulo and the gastronomic diversity make the city a reference point for tourists from all over the world. Ibirapuera Park, an icon of São Paulo, enchants with its vast green areas. The space is multifunctional and offers culture, sport and leisure, making it an urban refuge in the middle of the metropolis.
In addition to its industrial and financial weight, São Paulo embraces the creative economy. Start-ups, technology events and the effervescence of coworking spaces unveil a city that is constantly reinventing itself, with innovation and economic diversification. As São Paulo faces its future, the balance between tradition and progress continues to define the multifaceted character of this Brazilian metropolis.
Airport
São Paulo has two big airports: São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport serves the city with flights abroad, while São Paulo/Congonhas Airport is dedicated only to domestic flights within the national territory.
Sites
São Paulo City Hall