Mesquita, Municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
Mesquita extends across 42 square kilometers of land in southeastern Brazil, maintaining a high population density of 4,500 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The territory received its name from Jerônimo Roberto de Mesquita, the second Baron who possessed agricultural properties in the downtown region during the 19th century.
The municipality contains sections of Mendanha State Park, a protected natural area spanning 4,398 hectares established to preserve local flora and fauna.
Located 22 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro city center, Mesquita offers residents municipal services through its dedicated administrative offices and online platform.
The municipality reaches an elevation of 431 meters above sea level and maintains a population of 176,569 residents within its administrative boundaries.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: September 25, 1999
Elevation above the sea: 431 m
Shares border with: Belford Roxo, Nilópolis, Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, São João de Meriti
Website: http://mesquita.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.78194,-43.42889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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