| São Paulo
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| Country | Brazil |
| State | São Paulo |
| Region | Southeast |
| Population | 17,700,000 |
| Area (sq mi) | 760 sq mi |
| Population density (/sq mi) | 23,290 |
| Current mayor | Gilberto Kassab |
| Demonym | Paulistano |
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, with its metropolitan area ranking fourth among the largest urban areas in the world.[1] The city is the capital of the State of São Paulo, the most populous Brazilian state. It is also the richest city of Brazil. The name means Saint Paul in Portuguese. São Paulo exerts global influence in commerce and finance as well as arts and entertainment.