Pacaembu
A historic neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil.
Pacaembu is a neighborhood in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, best known for the historic Estádio do Pacaembu.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Historic Home & Neutral Venue
- Location
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Affiliation
- SE Palmeiras (Former Primary)
- Status
- Closed for renovations; Historic Landmark
- Notable era
- 1950s–2017
- Key feature
- Distinctive red brick architecture
Lore & Background
The Pacaembu neighborhood has long been a cultural and sporting hub in São Paulo, with its stadium opening in 1940.
Reader's Guide
In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo. In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable). Christianity is present in the city as follows: Catholic Church – the Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília. Protestant Church – the most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country), Christian Congregation in Brazil, among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.
Did You Know?
- Pacaembu is a neighborhood, not a municipality—no population or elevation figures apply as official data.
- The Estádio do Pacaembu opened in 1940 and hosted matches of the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
- No state law created Pacaembu as a municipality; it has always been part of the city of São Paulo.
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