Itaperuna

Itaperuna is a city in northwestern Rio de Janeiro state that spreads across a significant area with low elevation, making it a densely populated center in the region. The city functions as a transport hub connecting several smaller settlements in the surrounding countryside.

The city was founded in 1889 when it separated from the neighboring municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes and became an important commercial and administrative center. Over more than a century, the population grew steadily as the city maintained its role as a regional hub.

The town's markets show the strong connection between residents and farming traditions, with vendors selling fresh regional products and local goods that have been part of daily life for generations. Walking through these spaces gives a real sense of how agriculture remains woven into the community's identity.

The city has an airport available for visitors to reach the area by air, while a network of roads connects it easily to surrounding communities and provides convenient ground travel. Getting there is straightforward whether you prefer to fly or drive.

The city is divided into several distinct urban zones, with the main center significantly larger than the smaller districts that fall under its administration. This distributed structure is unusual for municipalities of this size in the region.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 116 m

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: December 14, 2025 20:04