Santana (São Paulo)
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Santana is a northern district in the subprefecture of Santana-Tucuruvi
of the city of São Paulo
, Brazil
, and is located between 4-7 km from downtown São Paulo.
Santana is a district which, despite formerly being a central core north of São Paulo, was long isolated from the rest of the city due to natural barriers such as the Rio Tietê and Serra da Cantareira
. This isolation remained until the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, like the rest of the city, Santana has developed rapidly due to industrialization and the wealth generated by the coffee
trade throughout the State of São Paulo.
Years later, the district of Santana completed its integration with the rest of the city by the construction of the North-South line (now Line 1 (Blue)
) of the São Paulo Metro
in the 1970s.
. It exerts strong regional influence in commerce as well as culture and entertainment. The district is served by four stations of Line 1 (Blue)
of the São Paulo Metro
, the Campo de Marte Airport and the Tietê Bus Terminal
. The historic center profited from its large buildings, many shops, and private universities. The district attracts increasingly more visitors (mostly, but no longer exclusively, on business) because of the Anhembi Convention Center
.
The bairros within Santana are: Vila Paulicéia, Vila José Casa Grande, Jardim Guanandi, Santana, Vila Bianca, Chora Menino (Cemitério Municipal de Santana
), Santa Terezinha, Jardim São Paulo, Vila Siciliano, Vila Matias, Vila Zélia, Vila Santa Luzia, Vila Rabelo, Jardim Carmen Verônica, Vila Santana, Vila Mariza Mazzei, Água Fria, Jardim do Colégio, Sítio Pedra Branca, and a small part of Imirim.
Santana is one of the fastest growing districts in the city, experiencing a boom in construction of residential properties in the last few years. Santana's economy consists of large businesses (commercial centres and stores) and a few industries.
traditions.
(Terminal Rodoviário Tietê), that connects São Paulo to other cities in Brazil and Santana Bus Terminal (Terminal Santana).
has four stations on Line 1 (Blue)
in Santana: Portuguesa-Tietê
, Carandiru
, Santana
, and Jardim São Paulo
.
Subprefecture of Santana-Tucuruvi
The Subprefecture of Santana-Tucuruvi is one of 31 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises three districts: Santana, Tucuruvi, and Mandaqui.-References:...
of the city of São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, and is located between 4-7 km from downtown São Paulo.
History
The district of "Peace of Santana (Paz de Santana)" was created in 1898, and its boundaries changed over the years with the creation of new sub-districts in the north of the city through the municipal law of 1986. However, the origins of the region of Santana are very old, with the district's foundation date recognized as July 26, 1782.Santana is a district which, despite formerly being a central core north of São Paulo, was long isolated from the rest of the city due to natural barriers such as the Rio Tietê and Serra da Cantareira
Serra da Cantareira
The Serra da Cantareira is a Brazilian mountain range to the north of the city of São Paulo in the São Paulo state. It is the second largest native urban forest in the world. The Pico do Jaraguá, São Paulo's highest point, is located there. This is also the place where the famous Brazilian band...
. This isolation remained until the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, like the rest of the city, Santana has developed rapidly due to industrialization and the wealth generated by the coffee
Coffee
Coffee is a brewed beverage with a dark,init brooo acidic flavor prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant, colloquially called coffee beans. The beans are found in coffee cherries, which grow on trees cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in equatorial Latin America, Southeast Asia,...
trade throughout the State of São Paulo.
Years later, the district of Santana completed its integration with the rest of the city by the construction of the North-South line (now Line 1 (Blue)
Line 1 (São Paulo Metro)
Line 1 - Blue was the first line built for the São Paulo Metro. It links Tucuruvi Station to Jabaquara Station. Construction began in the late 1960s and was completed in the early 1970s. It was also the first metro line built in Brazil.-History:...
) of the São Paulo Metro
São Paulo Metro
The São Paulo Metro is the principal rapid-transit system in the city of São Paulo and the largest in Brazil. It is also the second largest system in South America and the third largest in Latin America, behind Mexico City and Santiago....
in the 1970s.
Santana today
Santana is now an important commercial and residential district in São PauloSão Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
. It exerts strong regional influence in commerce as well as culture and entertainment. The district is served by four stations of Line 1 (Blue)
Line 1 (São Paulo Metro)
Line 1 - Blue was the first line built for the São Paulo Metro. It links Tucuruvi Station to Jabaquara Station. Construction began in the late 1960s and was completed in the early 1970s. It was also the first metro line built in Brazil.-History:...
of the São Paulo Metro
São Paulo Metro
The São Paulo Metro is the principal rapid-transit system in the city of São Paulo and the largest in Brazil. It is also the second largest system in South America and the third largest in Latin America, behind Mexico City and Santiago....
, the Campo de Marte Airport and the Tietê Bus Terminal
Tietê Bus Terminal
The Tietê Bus Terminal is the largest bus terminal in Latin America, and the second largest in the world, after the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. The terminal is located in the Santana district in the city of São Paulo, Brazil...
. The historic center profited from its large buildings, many shops, and private universities. The district attracts increasingly more visitors (mostly, but no longer exclusively, on business) because of the Anhembi Convention Center
Anhembi Convention Center
-Anhembi Convention Center:Anhembi Convention Center is a convention center located in Santana, a district of São Paulo city, Brazil.At 400,000 square meters of indoor space and 93,000 meters of outdoor space, it is one of the largest event grounds in Latin America...
.
The bairros within Santana are: Vila Paulicéia, Vila José Casa Grande, Jardim Guanandi, Santana, Vila Bianca, Chora Menino (Cemitério Municipal de Santana
Cemitério Municipal de Santana
The Municipal Cemetery of Santana, also known as Chora Menino Cemetery is a Brazilian cemetery located in the district of Santana, in the north of São Paulo City, and is one of the oldest necropolis of Brazil....
), Santa Terezinha, Jardim São Paulo, Vila Siciliano, Vila Matias, Vila Zélia, Vila Santa Luzia, Vila Rabelo, Jardim Carmen Verônica, Vila Santana, Vila Mariza Mazzei, Água Fria, Jardim do Colégio, Sítio Pedra Branca, and a small part of Imirim.
Santana is one of the fastest growing districts in the city, experiencing a boom in construction of residential properties in the last few years. Santana's economy consists of large businesses (commercial centres and stores) and a few industries.
Education
There are five universities, along with a number of private and public institutions located here. Some public schools are funded by the state of São Paulo while others are funded by the municipality of São Paulo. The district also offers three theatres: (Teatro Alfredo Mesquita, Teatro Jardim São Paulo [attached to the Colégio Jardim São Paulo] and SESC Santana Theatre) and three public libraries: (Narbal Fontes, Nuto Santanna ande São Paulo). Many of Santana's private schools offers both primary and secondary education. There are several church-ran institutions, following Santana's strong CatholicCatholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
traditions.
Principal attractions and events
- Anhembi Convention CenterAnhembi Convention Center-Anhembi Convention Center:Anhembi Convention Center is a convention center located in Santana, a district of São Paulo city, Brazil.At 400,000 square meters of indoor space and 93,000 meters of outdoor space, it is one of the largest event grounds in Latin America...
(one of the largest event grounds in Latin America) - Campo de Marte AirportCampo de Marte AirportCampo de Marte Airport is the first airport built in São Paulo, Brazil, opened in 1919. It is named after Champ de Mars, in Paris, which in turn got its name from Campus Martius, in Rome....
- Juventude's Park (Parque da Juventude)
- São Paulo's CarnivalCarnivalCarnaval is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnaval typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party...
- São Paulo Indy 300São Paulo Indy 300The São Paulo Indy 300 is an event in the IRL IndyCar Series, which opened the 2010 IndyCar Series season.The event was announced on November 25, 2009, as the first championship event for the series outside of North America and Japan, and the first American open-wheel race in the country since the...
- São Paulo's March for JesusMarch for JesusMarch for Jesus is an annual interdenominational event in which Christians march through towns and cities.March for Jesus began as City March in London in 1987. It emerged out of the friendship of three church groups: Pioneer, led by Gerald Coates; Ichthus led by Roger Forster; and Youth with a...
- São Paulo Auto Show (Salão do Automóvel)
- May Day Show of Sindical Force (Show do 1º de Maio da Força Sindical)
Transportation
Buses
The district is served by many bus routes that connect the area to the city centre, neighbouring districts of the north-east zone and other areas. Santana has the Tietê Bus TerminalTietê Bus Terminal
The Tietê Bus Terminal is the largest bus terminal in Latin America, and the second largest in the world, after the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. The terminal is located in the Santana district in the city of São Paulo, Brazil...
(Terminal Rodoviário Tietê), that connects São Paulo to other cities in Brazil and Santana Bus Terminal (Terminal Santana).
Metro
The São Paulo MetroSão Paulo Metro
The São Paulo Metro is the principal rapid-transit system in the city of São Paulo and the largest in Brazil. It is also the second largest system in South America and the third largest in Latin America, behind Mexico City and Santiago....
has four stations on Line 1 (Blue)
Line 1 (São Paulo Metro)
Line 1 - Blue was the first line built for the São Paulo Metro. It links Tucuruvi Station to Jabaquara Station. Construction began in the late 1960s and was completed in the early 1970s. It was also the first metro line built in Brazil.-History:...
in Santana: Portuguesa-Tietê
Portuguesa-Tietê (São Paulo Metro)
Portuguesa-Tietê is a station on Line 1 of the São Paulo Metro.The station provides access to the Tietê Bus Terminal, the largest such terminal in Latin America, and the second largest in the world....
, Carandiru
Carandiru (São Paulo Metro)
Carandiru is a station on Line 1 of the São Paulo Metro....
, Santana
Santana (São Paulo Metro)
Santana is a station on Line 1 of the São Paulo Metro....
, and Jardim São Paulo
Jardim São Paulo (São Paulo Metro)
Jardim São Paulo is a station on Line 1 of the São Paulo Metro....
.