Pirituba District

Pirituba is a district in northwestern São Paulo that combines residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial zones throughout its layout. These areas connect through major transportation routes that link the district to central São Paulo.

A railway station opened in 1885, initiating the transformation from coffee plantations into urban settlement. This rail connection enabled the district to develop as a residential area for workers and commuters.

The district hosts sports facilities that serve as gathering places for residents, including one of Brazil's earliest rugby teams. These venues shape local social life and reflect how athletic traditions have become woven into community identity.

The district connects to downtown São Paulo through train service on the Santos-Jundiaí line and various bus routes. Public transportation options make it straightforward to navigate the area and reach other parts of the city.

The name derives from Tupi language words referring to the abundance of cattail plants that once grew in the district's marshy areas. This vegetation shaped the landscape before urban development transformed the region.

Location: São Paulo

Location: Subprefecture of Pirituba

Shares border with: Freguesia do Ó District, Jaraguá District, São Domingos District, Lapa District, Brasilândia District, Jaguara District

GPS coordinates: -23.47991,-46.73057

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26