Campos dos Goytacazes

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Campos dos Goytacazes, Commercial city in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

Located 56 kilometers from the Atlantic coast along the Paraíba do Sul River, Campos dos Goytacazes stands as the largest municipality in Rio de Janeiro state.

The settlement evolved from a village named São Salvador de Campos de Goytacazes in 1677 to gain city status on March 28, 1835.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Campos maintains strong religious traditions while two local football clubs generate intense sports rivalries in their dedicated stadiums.

The municipality connects to major cities through BR-101 highway, railroad networks, and Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport, facilitating regional transportation and commerce.

The Campos Basin, located offshore, contains substantial oil reserves that contribute significantly to Brazil's petroleum production and local economic development.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: March 28, 1835

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Shares border with: São Francisco de Itabapoana, São João da Barra, Quissamã, Cardoso Moreira, Santa Maria Madalena, Conceição de Macabu, Mimoso do Sul

Address: BR-101 - Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, 28030, Brazil 28000-000

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

GPS coordinates: -21.75389,-41.32389

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16

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