Anhangabaú River
Anhangabaú Valley in central São Paulo
Native nameRio Anhangabaú (Portuguese)
Location
CountryBrazil
LocationSão Paulo city, São Paulo state
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationPraça da Bandeira, São Paulo city
  elevation450 ft (140 m)
MouthTamanduatei River
  location
São Paulo city
  coordinates
23°32′S 46°38′W / 23.533°S 46.633°W / -23.533; -46.633
  elevation
60 ft (18 m)

The Anhangabaú River (in Portuguese: Rio Anhangabaú) is a river of São Paulo state in southeastern Brazil.

The Anhangabaú River cuts through the very oldest part of central São Paulo, though it has been canalized since the first decade of the 20th century.[1]

The green space and plazas above the subterranean river is a popular place for various large public gatherings, including cultural events at the annual Virada Cultural, as well as numerous political protests. On 16 April 1984 approximately 1.5 million people gathered in the Anhangabaú Valley to protest the military dictatorship.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Ribeiro, Tatiane (17 April 2014). "Vale do Anhangabaú". Site oficial de turismo da cidade de São Paulo. Retrieved 26 December 2014.



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