Valença, Municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil
Valença extends across 1,305 square kilometers at an elevation of 612 meters, containing five districts including Conservatória and Barão de Juparanã.
The region transformed from indigenous territory to an administrative center after its establishment in 1823, leading to agricultural development and population growth.
The Quilombo São José community preserves African-Brazilian traditions through Jongo dance performances, recognized as National Historical Heritage.
The municipality provides public services through digital platforms, including healthcare initiatives and waste management programs for its 76,869 residents.
Serra da Concórdia State Park spans 5,952 hectares within the municipality, protecting local flora and fauna since its creation in 2002.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: August 17, 1823
Elevation above the sea: 612 m
Website: http://www.valenca.rj.gov.br/
Shares border with: Barra do Piraí, Barra Mansa, Passa-Vinte, Quatis, Rio das Flores, Rio Preto, Santa Bárbara do Monte Verde, Santa Rita de Jacutinga, Vassouras
Website: http://valenca.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.24583,-43.70000
Latest update: May 30, 2025 14:03
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
31.3 km
Ibitipoca State Park
62.4 km
Tinguá Biological Reserve
46.5 km
Museu Casa da Hera
18.4 km
Monumento Rodoviário da Rodovia Presidente Dutra
49.5 km
Viaduto Paulo de Frontin
37.3 km
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
23.1 km
Fazenda Resgate
72.2 km
Aldeia das Águas
38.2 km
Santana Cathedral
27.9 km
Serra da Concórdia State Park
10.8 km
Fazenda do Pocinho
23.1 km
Our Lady of Glory Cathedral, Valença
95 m
Memorial Getúlio Vargas (Volta Redonda)
51.7 km
Fazenda Ponte Alta
29.8 km
Palacete Barão Ribeiro de Sá
43.8 km
Fazenda Loanda - Vale do Café
72.5 km
Museu Militar da AMAN
80.6 km
Janela do Céu
66.7 km
Edifício à Praça da Bandeira
58.7 km
Fazenda da Posse - Barra Mansa RJ
57.8 km
Ponte do Rio Paraíba do Sul
43.1 km
Hotel Valenciano
728 m
Igreja Sant'ana do Piraí
47.3 km
Coreto à Praça Marquês de São João Marcos
43.4 km
São José das Três Ilhas Parish Church
32.5 km
Cine Show Volta Redonda
51.8 km
Museu Sacro-Histórico de Tiradentes
43.9 kmReviews
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