Padre Miguel

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Padre Miguel, Administrative district in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The neighborhood of Padre Miguel extends across 486 hectares and maintains a population density of 13,000 residents per square kilometer.

Monsignor Miguel de Santa Maria Mochon, who arrived from Spain in 1888, established the first regular school in Realengo and transformed his residence into a cinema.

Two prominent samba schools, Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and Unidos de Padre Miguel, represent the neighborhood in Rio's carnival celebrations.

The district connects to central Rio through Avenida Brasil and the Santa Cruz railway branch, providing transportation options for its 64,228 residents.

The neighborhood features Ponto Chic, which functions as a central gathering location for community activities during weekends.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

GPS coordinates: -22.88280,-43.45080

Latest update: March 10, 2025 02:33

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