Sao Paulo
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
Brazil • Latin America • Language power • Time zone America/Sao_Paulo UTC−3
- Population
- 22.3M
- GDP
- $362B
- GDP per capita
- $16,213
- Land area
- 8,024 km² (3,098 mi²)
- Density
- 2,780/km² (7,200/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 3
Primary city Sao Paulo
State / province São Paulo
Language Portuguese
Mayor of Sao Paulo Ricardo Nunes
MDB (Brazilian Democratic Movement) · since 2021
Largest City
Largest metro area in Brazil
Sao Paulo metro area
-23.55, -46.63Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. A small qualifying set out of the full corpus.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Airport Score, Cultural Events, Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
21 teams
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues3 venues
Football/Soccer
Arena Corinthians
Sao Paulo
Football/Soccer
Estádio do Morumbi
Sao Paulo
Motor Racing
Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
Sao Paulo
Historic Venues1 venue
Football/Soccer
Estádio do Pacaembu
Sao Paulo
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams6 teams
Football/Soccer • Brazil
São Bernardo FC
Sao Paulo • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Agua Santa/SP
Sao Paulo • Level: 4
W Football/Soccer • Brasileirão Feminino
Palmeiras Women
São Paulo
W Football/Soccer • Brasileirão Feminino
São Paulo Women
São Paulo
Other Men’s Teams5 teams
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Cobras Brasil Rugby
Sao Paulo
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Guarulhos Bateubet
Sao Paulo
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Suzano Vôlei
Sao Paulo
Futsal • Other Sports
Corinthians Futsal
São Paulo
Futsal • Other Sports
Santo André Futsal Clube
Santo André
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events3 events
São Paulo Grand Prix
Auto Racing
• Sao Paulo
6 Hours of São Paulo
Auto Racing
• Sao Paulo
São Paulo ePrix
Auto Racing
• Sao Paulo
Multi-Sport Events1 event
1963 Pan American Games
Multi-sport Event
1963 • São Paulo
F1 Races43 events
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2026 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2025 • Interlagos
Won by Lando Norris (McLaren)
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2024 • Interlagos
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2023 • Interlagos
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2022 • Interlagos
Won by George Russell (Mercedes)
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2021 • Interlagos
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2019 • Interlagos
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2018 • Interlagos
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Interlagos
Won by Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Interlagos
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Interlagos
Won by Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Interlagos
Won by Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Interlagos
Won by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Interlagos
Won by Jenson Button (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Interlagos
Won by Mark Webber (Red Bull)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Interlagos
Won by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Interlagos
Won by Mark Webber (Red Bull)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2008 • Interlagos
Won by Felipe Massa (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2007 • Interlagos
Won by Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2006 • Interlagos
Won by Felipe Massa (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2005 • Interlagos
Won by Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2004 • Interlagos
Won by Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2003 • Interlagos
Won by Giancarlo Fisichella (Jordan)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2002 • Interlagos
Won by Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2001 • Interlagos
Won by David Coulthard (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2000 • Interlagos
Won by Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1999 • Interlagos
Won by Mika Häkkinen (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1998 • Interlagos
Won by Mika Häkkinen (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1997 • Interlagos
Won by Jacques Villeneuve (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1996 • Interlagos
Won by Damon Hill (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1995 • Interlagos
Won by Michael Schumacher (Benetton)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1994 • Interlagos
Won by Michael Schumacher (Benetton)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1993 • Interlagos
Won by Ayrton Senna (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1992 • Interlagos
Won by Nigel Mansell (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1991 • Interlagos
Won by Ayrton Senna (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1990 • Interlagos
Won by Alain Prost (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1980 • Interlagos
Won by René Arnoux (Renault)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1979 • Interlagos
Won by Jacques Laffite (Ligier)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1977 • Interlagos
Won by Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1976 • Interlagos
Won by Niki Lauda (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1975 • Interlagos
Won by Carlos Pace (Brabham)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1974 • Interlagos
Won by Emerson Fittipaldi (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1973 • Interlagos
Won by Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus)
Complete Event Timeline44 events
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Races
2026 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Races
2025 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Races
2024 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Races
2023 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Races
2022 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Races
2021 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2019 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2018 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2017 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2016 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2015 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2014 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2013 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2012 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2011 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2010 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2009 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2008 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2007 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2006 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2005 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2004 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2003 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2002 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2001 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
2000 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1999 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1998 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1997 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1996 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1995 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1994 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1993 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1992 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1991 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1990 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1980 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1979 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1977 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1976 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1975 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1974 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1973 • Interlagos
1963 Pan American Games
Multi-Sport Events
1963 • São Paulo
Championship History
146 titles
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Sao Paulo, across all sports, newest first. 146 in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
Top Companies
12 companies
Total Market Cap: $544B across 40 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
São Paulo Art Biennial
São Paulo • Art Festival
São Paulo Carnival
São Paulo • National Celebration
São Paulo Gay Pride Parade
São Paulo • Parade
Notable One-off Events
Brazil Independence Cry of Ipiranga (1822)
São Paulo • Historical Event
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
São Paulo • Art
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
São Paulo • Art
Museu de Arte Sacra de São Paulo
São Paulo - SP • Art
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Sala São Paulo
São Paulo • Concert Hall
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
São Paulo • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Ibirapuera Park
Sao Paulo • Park/Garden
São Paulo Zoo
São Paulo • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic2 items
Rua Oscar Freire
São Paulo • Shopping
Shopping Aricanduva
São Paulo • Shopping
Completion decade of 17 of 17 buildings at 150m+ / 492ft+ with a known year.
Languages of Sao Paulo
Portuguese first in São Paulo; 1 languages hold a role.
| Role | Language |
|---|---|
| De facto | Portuguese |
| Administrative | Portuguese |
| National | Portuguese |
- English reach, São Paulo
- 8%
- Tier 3 country
Sound of Sao Paulo
#212 by artist origin · combined 1.8 (US 0.6 / UK 0) · signature decade 1960s · Full sound profile →
Top artists: Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66
Screen of Sao Paulo
#215 by film pedigree · score 16 · 4 people in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Fernando Meirelles, Alice Braga, Bráulio Mantovani, Alê Abreu
Art of Sao Paulo
#31 for celebrated art · 35 canon works in its museums
Leading museums: São Paulo Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities4 entries
University of São Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Federal University of São Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Federal University of São Carlos
São Carlos, Brazil
Federal University of ABC
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Top 250 Hospitals6 entries
Einstein Hospital Israelita
São Paulo • Hospital
HCOR (Hospital do Coração)
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital Santa Catarina Paulista
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital Sirio-Libanês
São Paulo • Hospital
Notable Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport
São Paulo • 1 - Mega Hub
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
São Paulo • 2 - Major International
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Estação da Luz
São Paulo • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (103 stations)1 entry
São Paulo Metro
Sao Paulo • 89 stations
Suburban Rail (97 stations)1 entry
CPTM / ViaMobilidade
Sao Paulo • 96 stations
Stock Exchange1 entry
B3 — Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão
Sao Paulo • Stock Exchange
Data Center Hub1 entry
São Paulo Data Center Market
Sao Paulo • Data Center Hub
Internet Exchange1 entry
IX.br Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo • Major IXP
Luxury Hospitality
5 properties
2-Star Michelin2 entries
D.O.M.
São Paulo
A Casa do Porco
São Paulo
FTG 4-Star3 entries
Emiliano São Paulo
Sao Paulo
Hotel Fasano São Paulo
Sao Paulo
Palácio Tangará
Sao Paulo