Tremembé (district of São Paulo)

For other uses, see Tremembé (disambiguation).

Tremembé is the northernmost district in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Tremembé borders the municipality of Mairiporã and encompasses part of the Serra da Cantareira

Tremembé
Location in the city of São Paulo
Horto Florestal
Country	Brazil
State	São Paulo
City	São Paulo
Government
• Type	Subprefecture
• Subprefect	Izaul Segalla Júnior
Area
• Total	56.3 km2 (21.7 sq mi)
Population  (2000)
• Total	163.803
HDI	0.826 –high
Website	Subprefecture of Jaçanã/Tremembé

Etymology

The name Tremembé or Tupi(Swampy) originates from an Indigenous group historically located in Brazil, known for their skills in swimming and warfare. The tribe was largely displaced due to colonization, but the name persists to the area's cultural roots.^[1][2]