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Miguel Pereira, Mountain municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Miguel Pereira spreads across a mountainous terrain at 941 meters elevation, featuring rivers, waterfalls, and natural springs throughout its territory.

The region transformed from indigenous Puri settlements in the 1700s to Portuguese agricultural lands, leading to extensive coffee plantations by the 19th century.

Local festivals celebrate traditional Brazilian music, dance performances, and regional food specialties, maintaining connections to Rio de Janeiro state customs.

The municipality connects to major urban centers through established roadways, with regular bus services operating between Miguel Pereira and Rio de Janeiro city.

Miguel Pereira supplies drinking water to Baixada Fluminense and portions of Rio de Janeiro city through its natural water sources and distribution system.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 941 m

Shares border with: Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Paty do Alferes, Japeri, Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Paracambi, Petrópolis, Vassouras

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

GPS coordinates: -22.45389,-43.46889

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48

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