Mendes, Municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Located at an elevation of 446 meters above sea level, Mendes spans across 96 square kilometers in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
The development of Mendes from agricultural beginnings into a municipal center marks the transformation of Rio de Janeiro's inland regions during the 20th century.
The population of 18,648 residents maintains local traditions through annual festivals and celebrations that reflect Brazilian and Italian heritage influences.
The railway station in Mendes functions as a central transportation point, connecting residents to neighboring municipalities including Barra do Piraí and Vassouras.
The municipality stands independently within the greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region while preserving its administrative autonomy and local governance structure.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 446 m
Website: http://www.mendes.rj.gov.br/
Shares border with: Barra do Piraí, Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Paracambi, Piraí, Vassouras
Website: http://mendes.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.52694,-43.73278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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