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Paty do Alferes, Municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

The municipality of Paty do Alferes spans across 319 square kilometers of land in the southeastern region of Rio de Janeiro state.

Settlers established their first presence in Paty do Alferes during 1710, leading to the formation of a freguesia in 1739 and municipality status in 1988.

Local traditions and celebrations reflect the rich heritage of Rio de Janeiro state, with residents participating in regional festivals throughout the year.

The municipality maintains an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and receives approximately 1,158 millimeters of rainfall annually, creating favorable conditions for agriculture.

Situated at an elevation of 610 meters above sea level, Paty do Alferes includes the village of Arcozelo and connects to the broader metropolitan region.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 617 m

Shares border with: Miguel Pereira, Paraíba do Sul, Petrópolis, Vassouras

Website: http://patydoalferes.rj.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -22.42889,-43.41889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15

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