Bom Jesus do Itabapoana

Bom Jesus do Itabapoana is a municipality in northeastern Rio de Janeiro with expansive farmland and developed areas spread across varied terrain. The region is crossed by the Itabapoana River and contains several smaller towns and villages interspersed with the rural landscape.

The area was originally part of Itaperuna until gaining independence in 1939, then receiving its current name in 1948. This separation allowed the region to develop its own local identity centered on farming.

The town holds deep roots in rural traditions and agricultural life that shape how residents connect with their surroundings. Farming families and their customs remain central to how people here experience and celebrate their community.

The main administrative center on Avenida Governador Roberto Silveira serves as the central point for visitor information and local orientation. Starting here gives you a good sense of the town layout before exploring the surrounding areas.

The Itabapoana River marks the border between two states and has fundamentally shaped this region's development and commerce patterns. This natural boundary has influenced everything from how the town trades with neighbors to its cultural identity.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 328 m

Shares border with: Italva, Natividade, Apiacá, Bom Jesus do Norte, Campos dos Goytacazes, Guaçuí, Itaperuna, Mimoso do Sul, São José do Calçado, Varre-Sai

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

GPS coordinates: -21.13389,-41.68000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:42