Tanguá, Municipality in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.
Tanguá is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro State, located in southeastern Brazil with residential neighborhoods and protected forest areas. The town sits between larger urban centers while maintaining natural habitats within its borders.
The municipality emerged as a center for telecommunications development and experienced significant growth in the early 2000s. This period shaped the community's modern structure.
The municipality holds the title of Pioneer Capital of Telecommunications due to its important role in developing Brazilian communications infrastructure. This connection to communication history shapes the community's identity today.
You can reach Tanguá via the Rodovia Governador Mário Covas highway, which connects to major transportation routes in the state. It is advisable to travel by car or use public buses that serve the municipality.
The Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park protects sections of Atlantic Forest and native species within its boundaries. This woodland area offers visitors a natural retreat amid suburban development.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 65 m
Shares border with: Itaboraí, Cachoeiras de Macacu, Maricá, Rio Bonito, Saquarema
Website: http://tangua.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.73000,-42.71389
Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:46
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