Subprefecture of Campo Limpo | |
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Subprefecture | |
Location of the Subprefecture of Campo Limpo in São Paulo | |
Location of municipality of São Paulo within the State of São Paulo | |
Country | |
Region | Southeast |
State | |
Municipality | |
Administrative Zone | South |
Districts | Campo Limpo, Capão Redondo, Vila Andrade |
Government | |
• Type | Subprefecture |
• Subprefect | Trajano Conrado Carneiro Neto |
Area | |
• Total | 36.67 km2 (14.16 sq mi) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 578,857 |
Website | Subprefeitura Campo Limpo (Portuguese) |
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Coordinates: 23°38′S46°46′W / 23.633°S 46.767°W
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