Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes

Mogi das Cruzes is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, located within the metropolitan region of the state capital of the city of São Paulo. The population is 424,633 (2015 est.) in an area of 713 km². It is located 40 km to the east of the city of São Paulo. It was founded in 1560 by the bandeirantes.DistrictsThe municipality is subdivided into the following districts: Brás Cubas (named after Brás Cubas) Biritiba-Ussu César de Sousa Jundiapeba Quatinga Sabaúna TaiaçupebaNotable residents Bruno Cazarine - professional footballer, played at top levels in Brazil, Europe, Middle East, Asia and currently in Australia with Sydney FC. Edmar Halovskyi - professional footballer, plays for Ukrainian national team. Maikon Leite - professional footballer, plays for Palmeiras. Neymar Jr - professional footballer, plays for Paris Saint-Germain and Brazilian national team.