Irajá, Residential district in North Zone, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Irajá spans across an extensive area divided by Brazil Avenue, hosting a population of approximately 100,000 residents within its boundaries.
The region originated from Rio de Janeiro's largest Portuguese land grant in 1568, when Antoine de França established the Nossa Senhora da Ajuda sugar cane mill.
The Parish of Nossa Senhora da Apresentação, established in 1644, stands as the oldest religious institution in Irajá, confirmed by King João IV in 1647.
The neighborhood connects to Rio's center through multiple transport options, including three metro stations on Line 2 and direct access to Brazil Avenue.
During the 17th century, Irajá functioned as Rio de Janeiro's primary supply center, housing the Irajazinho white cement factory and CEASA grocery distribution hub.
Location: Irajá
Inception: July 23, 1981
GPS coordinates: -22.83444,-43.32722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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