Mesquita, Municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
Mesquita is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro state that forms part of the greater metropolitan area and serves as a residential zone. The landscape consists mainly of residential neighborhoods with houses and local shops clustered together throughout the region.
The municipality takes its name from Jerônimo Roberto de Mesquita, a 19th-century landowner who held properties in the area. The name reflects a historical family connection to the region's development.
The municipality contains sections of Mendanha State Park, a protected natural area spanning 4,398 hectares established to preserve local flora and fauna.
The municipality is located close to Rio de Janeiro and is easily accessible by local roads. You will find basic services and everyday shops similar to other residential areas in the metropolitan region.
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: December 17, 2025 08:34
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