Itaperuna

Located 230 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro city, Itaperuna covers 1,105 square kilometers with an elevation of 116 meters above sea level.

The municipality emerged in 1889 through separation from Campos dos Goytacazes, developing into a regional center with steady population growth over decades.

The population of 101,041 residents maintains local markets where traditional products and fresh regional produce reflect the agricultural heritage of the area.

The Ernani do Amaral Peixoto Airport serves the municipality, while road networks connect Itaperuna to neighboring cities such as Bom Jesus do Itabapoana.

The municipality includes six distinct urban areas, with the main city containing 82,522 residents and five smaller districts contributing to its administrative structure.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 116 m

Website: http://www.itaperuna.rj.gov.br/

Shares border with: Cambuci, Laje do Muriaé, Eugenópolis, Antônio Prado de Minas, Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, Campos dos Goytacazes, Italva, Miracema, Natividade, Patrocínio do Muriaé, São José de Ubá

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

GPS coordinates: -21.20500,-41.88778

Latest update: May 26, 2025 12:11