Porciúncula, Municipality in northern Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil
Located at an elevation of 656 meters, Porciúncula spans across 291 square kilometers of land with rolling hills and agricultural fields.
The municipality received its official establishment on August 21, 1947, marking its independence as an administrative division within Rio de Janeiro state.
Local farmers maintain strong agricultural traditions through regular markets and fairs that showcase regional produce and support community connections.
The municipal administration operates from Cesar Vieira Street 105, offering public services and information to its population of 17,288 residents.
The municipality sits at the northernmost point of Rio de Janeiro state, bordering multiple municipalities including Carangola and Natividade.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1947
Elevation above the sea: 656 m
Website: http://www.porciuncula.rj.gov.br/
Shares border with: Faria Lemos, Tombos, Antônio Prado de Minas, Caiana, Dores do Rio Preto, Guaçuí, Natividade, Varre-Sai
Website: http://porciuncula.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.96278,-42.04083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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