Volta Redonda, Industrial city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The municipality stretches along the Paraíba do Sul River at 390 meters elevation between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo metropolitan regions.
The establishment of the National Steel Company's Gilherme Guinle Steel Plant in 1942 transformed this region into South America's largest steel production center.
The city maintains numerous educational facilities, including technical schools and universities, focusing on industrial engineering and metallurgical studies.
Two railroad lines and major highways connect Volta Redonda to both Rio de Janeiro, located 130 kilometers away, and São Paulo's industrial centers.
The name derives from the geographical shape of the Paraíba do Sul River, which forms a complete circular bend at this location.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1954
Elevation above the sea: 390 m
Shares border with: Rio Claro, Barra do Piraí, Barra Mansa, Pinheiral, Piraí
Website: https://voltaredonda.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.52306,-44.10417
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44
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