The Subprefecture of Butantã is one of 32

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s of the city of

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. It comprises five districts: Butantã, Morumbi, Vila Sônia,

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, and Rio Pequeno.Official Subprefecture Website (Portuguese)
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and the headquarters of

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, one of the largest teams of the city. The headquarters of

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, one of the largest media groups of Brazil, are also in this subprefecture.

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