Catete, Rio de Janeiro

Catete
Neighborhood

Largo do Machado at Catete
Catete
Catete

Location in Rio de Janeiro

Coordinates: 22°55′38″S 43°10′52″W / 22.92722°S 43.18111°W / -22.92722; -43.18111Coordinates: 22°55′38″S 43°10′52″W / 22.92722°S 43.18111°W / -22.92722; -43.18111
Country  Brazil
State Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Municipality/City Rio de Janeiro
Zone South Zone
Administrative Region Botafogo
Area
  Total 68.10 ha (168.28 acres)
Population (2010)
  Total 24,057
  Density 35,000/km2 (91,000/sq mi)

Catete is a neighborhood in South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1] It has strong commerce, with the majority of population being middle class.

History

Because of occupation dating from the colonial period Catete has many historic buildings. The district had been one of the noblest of the city before the transfer of the capital city from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília. After the transfer the district had a certain decline mainly due to the decline in real estate value.

Metro stations

Catete is served by two metro stations: Catete and Largo do Machado.[2][3]

References

  1. "Bairro: Catete". Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  2. "Catete - Sobre a Estação". MetrôRio. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  3. "Largo do Machado - Sobre a Estação". MetrôRio. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
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