Catete, Rio de Janeiro
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Catete | |
|---|---|
Neighborhood | |
.JPG) Largo do Machado at Catete | |
| 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
- ^ "Bairro: Catete". Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Catete - Sobre a Estação". MetrôRio. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Largo do Machado - Sobre a Estação". MetrôRio. Retrieved 2 October 2014.