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Porciúncula, Municipality in northern Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

Porciúncula is a municipality in the northern part of Rio de Janeiro state, situated on elevated terrain with rolling hills and farmland. The local landscape consists mainly of rural areas and agricultural zones that define the region's character.

The municipality was officially established on August 21, 1947, as an independent administrative division. This founding marked its separation from previous administrative structures within Rio de Janeiro state.

Farming families shape community life through regular markets where regional produce is sold and shared. These gatherings keep people connected to the land and to each other.

Visitors can obtain information and access public services through the municipal administration located on Cesar Vieira Street. Plan adequate time to explore the hilly terrain and use local transportation to get around the area.

The municipality sits at the northern boundary of Rio de Janeiro state and borders several neighboring municipalities including Carangola and Natividade. This location makes it a natural crossroads between different regions.

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Location
Inception
1947
Elevation above the sea
656 m
Shares border with
Faria Lemos, Tombos, Antônio Prado de Minas, Caiana, Dores do Rio Preto, Guaçuí, Natividade, Varre-Sai
GPS coordinates
-20.96278,-42.04083
Latest update
December 7, 2025 10:08
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