Rio Claro

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Rio Claro, Administrative district in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Located at an elevation of 540 meters, Rio Claro extends across 841 square kilometers in the southeastern region of Rio de Janeiro state.

The municipality of Rio Claro was officially established on May 19, 1849, marking a significant expansion of administrative territories in Rio de Janeiro state.

The city maintains traditional administrative structures with local governance led by a prefeito, following standard Brazilian municipal organization patterns.

The municipality functions under Brasília Time (UTC-3) and provides essential administrative services to its population of 18,605 residents as of 2020.

Rio Claro combines both urban infrastructure and rural landscapes, creating a balanced environment within the mountainous terrain of Rio de Janeiro state.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: May 19, 1849

Elevation above the sea: 540 m

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

Shares border with: Volta Redonda, Angra dos Reis, Bananal, Barra Mansa, Itaguaí, Mangaratiba, Piraí

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

GPS coordinates: -22.72278,-44.13583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19

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