- Pirituba
Pirituba is a "
bairro " (neighborhood ) in the city ofSão Paulo ,Brazil . It is located in the west side of the city, and is inhabited by low and lower-middle class Brazilians. Pirituba's population runs around 500,000 people, and the average monthly income per capita is US$600.Fact|date=February 2008A person that lives in Pirituba is often called "piritubano".
Although surrounded by natural beauties such as the
Pico do Jaraguá and theTietê river , due to the violence and low quality of life, most "piritubanos" wish they lived inLapa , a neighborhood on the other side of the river.Fact|date=February 2008Some areas of Pirituba are highly dangerous, where drug lords and "maloqueiros" (street thugs) take the law into their own hands.
Pirituba has a strong tradition in sports. One of the first rugby teams of Brazil is from Pirituba, as well as one of the biggest baseball tournament in Brazil. Other common sports in Pirituba are classic Brazilian competitive sports such as "truco", "taco", "soltar balão", "dominó no boteco" and "roleta russa".
Many "piritubanos" express their love of Pirituba with the phrase "Pirituba é o terrô" (which could be translated as "Pirituba rules!").
Some of the main attractions in Pirituba is the Pirituba Bus Terminal, the Raimundo Pereira de Magalhães Avenue, and the "macumbas" (
voodoo offerings) that can be found in many of the street corners.
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