Catete, Rio de Janeiro
Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catete is a neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1] It has strong commerce, with the majority of population being middle class.
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Catete | |
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Neighborhood | |
 Palácio do Catete | |
 Catete Location in Rio de Janeiro  Catete Catete (Brazil) | |
| Coordinates: 22°55′38″S 43°10′52″W | |
| 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) |
History
Catete has many historic buildings dating from the colonial period. The district was one of the noblest in Rio until the transfer of the capital city from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, when its real estate values declined.
Metro stations
Catete is served by two metro stations: Catete and Largo do Machado.[2][3]
References
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