Penha, Administrative district in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Penha district extends across the northern region of Rio de Janeiro, connecting residential sections with commercial areas through multiple transportation networks.
The district of Penha developed from rural settlements in the 19th century into an important administrative zone of Rio de Janeiro by the 1950s.
The district maintains numerous educational institutions, from elementary schools to technical training centers, serving the local population of northern Rio de Janeiro.
Multiple bus lines connect Penha to central Rio de Janeiro, with regular service operating between 5:00 AM and midnight from several terminal stations.
The district combines residential neighborhoods with industrial zones, creating employment opportunities for residents within walking distance of their homes.
Location: Penha
GPS coordinates: -22.83694,-43.27778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
6.2 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha
1.1 km
Templo da Glória do Novo Israel
5 km
Ponte do Saber
6.2 km
Estádio da Rua Bariri
1.2 km
Museu da Maré
4.8 km
Museu da Vida Fiocruz
5.6 km
Museum Dom João VI
6 km
Centro Cultural Jerusalém
6.3 km
Manguinhos Library Park
6.2 km
Cais dos Pescadores, Píer da Praia de São Bento
5.4 km
Oratório de Nossa Senhora Aparecida de Irajá
5 km
Zagallo
6.4 km
Nossa Senhora da Apresentação
5 km
Nilton Santos
6.4 km
Chafariz da Praça Três Poderes
4.9 km
Fazenda do Capão do Bispo
5.1 km
Chafariz da Praça das Nações
4.1 km
Jairzinho
6.4 km
Marechal Mascarenhas de Morais em Bonsucesso
4 km
Chafariz da Praça Ana Lima
5.2 km
Garrincha
6.4 km
Orlando Silva
6 km
Oratório a São Jorge do Cachambi II
5.7 km
Prédios da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
5.7 km
Estadio Mestre Telê Santana da Silva
5.3 km
À Augusto Motta
3.9 km
Oratório de Nossa Senhora Aparecida de Bonsucesso
3.9 kmReviews
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