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Japeri, Municipality and administrative center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Located at the foot of Serra do Mar, Japeri extends across 82.454 square kilometers with rivers Guandu, Santana, and Rio dos Poços defining its boundaries.

The municipality of Japeri was officially established in 1991, emerging from the growing urbanization and development of Rio de Janeiro's metropolitan region.

The municipality maintains strong connections to Rio de Janeiro's traditions through its local celebrations, community gatherings, and social organizations.

The railway station serves as a central transportation hub, connecting residents to Rio de Janeiro through the Central do Brasil railway network.

Japeri features Brazil's first public golf course in the district of Engenheiro Pedreira, supported by the Golf Federation of Rio de Janeiro.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 46 m

Website: http://www.japeri.rj.gov.br

Shares border with: Miguel Pereira, Queimados, Nova Iguaçu, Paracambi, Seropédica

Website: http://japeri.rj.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -22.64278,-43.65278

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

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