Butantã (Portuguese pronunciation: [butɐ̃ˈtɐ̃], from the tupi for "crushed soil") is a district of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It is part of the homonymous subprefecture, located on the west bank of the Pinheiros River.
Butantã | |
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 The location of Butantã district in São Paulo | |
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| Country | Brazil |
| State | São Paulo |
| City | São Paulo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subprefecture |
| • Subprefect | Daniel Barbosa Rodrigueiro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 52.649 |
| HDI | 0.928 –high |
| Website | Subprefecture of Butantã |
The district hosts the main campus of the University of São Paulo.
The Instituto Butantan is also located in the borough.