Vila Maria

Vila Maria
Location in the city of São Paulo
Location in the city of São Paulo
TRC Palace
TRC Palace
CountryBrazil
StateSão Paulo
CitySão Paulo
Government
 • TypeSubprefecture
 • SubprefectAntônio de Pádua Perosa
Population
 (2000)
 • Total113.845
 • Density9.527/km2 (24.67/sq mi)
HDI0.824 –high
WebsiteSubprefecture of Vila Maria

Vila Maria is a district located in the northern region of the city of São Paulo. A good part of the economy of the district comes from activities related to logistics and transportation of cargoes due to the large number of companies in the industry located in the region. The neighborhood is also famous for the samba school of the Unidos da Vila Maria.