Seropédica, Administrative division in Greater Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The municipality of Seropédica spans 284 square kilometers and maintains a population of 83,092 residents in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
The Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro established its main campus in Seropédica, shaping the region's development as an educational center.
The municipality integrates agricultural traditions with educational initiatives through research centers and farming communities that support local development.
Located 75 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro's capital, Seropédica connects to major urban centers through regional highways and transportation networks.
Scientists discovered and named the nitrogen-fixing bacterium Herbaspirillum seropedicae after this municipality, contributing to agricultural research worldwide.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: October 12, 1995
Elevation above the sea: 48 m
Shares border with: Itaguaí, Japeri, Nova Iguaçu, Paracambi, Queimados, Rio de Janeiro
Website: http://seropedica.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.74389,-43.70778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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