Perdizes (district of São Paulo)

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Perdizes
Location in the city of São Paulo
Location in the city of São Paulo
File:Perdizes São Paulo.JPG
CountryBrazil
StateSão Paulo
CitySão Paulo
Government
 • TypeSubprefecture
 • SubprefectSoninha Francine
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
102.445
HDI0.957 –high
WebsiteSubprefecture of Lapa

Perdizes ([peʁˈdʒizis], Portuguese for "Partridges") is a district in the subprefecture of Lapa, in São Paulo, Brazil. Located in the area once home to the 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 of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.