Sapucaia, Administrative region in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Located in the southeastern part of Rio de Janeiro state, Sapucaia extends across 540 square kilometers of territory at 221 meters above sea level.
The municipality received its name from the native Lecythis zabucajo tree, which indigenous populations in the region traditionally used for various purposes.
The municipal administration maintains governmental structures that reflect Brazilian organizational patterns while serving the needs of its 18,249 residents.
The municipality operates under the UTC-3 time zone and contains multiple public service offices that manage regional development and urban planning initiatives.
The geographical position at 21°59′42″S latitude and 42°54′50″W longitude places Sapucaia in a strategic location for regional administrative coordination.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 527 m
Website: http://www.sapucaia.rj.gov.br/
Shares border with: Além Paraíba, Carmo, Chiador, São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Sumidouro, Três Rios
Website: http://sapucaia.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -21.99500,-42.91389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:57
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