São João de Meriti

São João de Meriti extends across 35 square kilometers of land in the northwestern suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, maintaining numerous commercial districts and residential areas.

The territory evolved from Freguesia de Meriti, a collection of farms and chapels in the 17th century, to gain municipal status on August 21, 1947.

The city holds traditional Festa Junina celebrations each year, bringing together residents to participate in rural-themed festivities with music and traditional foods.

The municipality connects to Rio de Janeiro through electric commuter rail services and highways, facilitating daily transportation for the 440,962 residents.

The municipality maintains one of South America's highest population densities with 13,185 inhabitants per square kilometer across its developed territory.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: August 21, 1947

Elevation above the sea: 19 m

Shares border with: Rio de Janeiro, Nilópolis, Belford Roxo, Duque de Caxias, Mesquita

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

GPS coordinates: -22.80389,-43.37194

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27