Vassouras, Historical municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The municipality of Vassouras extends across 552 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 517 meters in Rio de Janeiro state.
The region gained importance during the 19th century as a major coffee production center, contributing significantly to Brazil's agricultural exports between 1850 and 1900.
The municipal architecture preserves numerous buildings from the colonial period, representing the structural heritage of Brazilian coffee plantation society.
Visitors can access Vassouras through regular bus services from Rio de Janeiro city, with the journey taking approximately two hours by road.
The municipality maintains detailed records of its plantation society, documenting the transition from slave labor to free workforce after the abolition.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 517 m
Shares border with: Barra do Piraí, Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Mendes, Miguel Pereira, Paraíba do Sul, Paty do Alferes, Rio das Flores, Valença
Website: http://vassouras.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.40389,-43.66278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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