Itaboraí

The city extends across a varied terrain at 17 meters elevation, connecting with neighboring municipalities São Gonçalo, Maricá, Tanguá, and Rio Bonito through multiple roads.

Established in 1672 as an agricultural settlement during Brazil's colonial period, Itaboraí developed from farming communities into a substantial urban center in Rio de Janeiro state.

The municipality maintains strong connections to Brazilian traditions through local festivals, while integrating modern urban practices within its community of 242,543 residents.

Itaboraí functions as an industrial center with chemical manufacturing facilities, petroleum processing plants, and construction companies providing employment opportunities for local residents.

The Bacia do Rio Macacu Environmental Protection Area spans 19,500 hectares within Itaboraí, preserving mangrove ecosystems and Atlantic Forest biodiversity since 2002.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: 1672

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

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

Shares border with: Guapimirim, Maricá, Tanguá, Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio Bonito, São Gonçalo

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

GPS coordinates: -22.74750,-42.85583

Latest update: May 29, 2025 12:10