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Porciúncula

Coordinates: 20°57′46″S 42°02′27″W / 20.96278°S 42.04083°W / -20.96278; -42.04083
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Porciúncula
Flag of Porciúncula
Official seal of Porciúncula
Location in the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Location in the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Coordinates: 20°57′46″S 42°02′27″W / 20.96278°S 42.04083°W / -20.96278; -42.04083
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateRio de Janeiro
FoundedAugust 21, 1947
Government
 • MayorAntonio Jogaib (PP)
Area
 • Total291.847 km2 (112.683 sq mi)
Elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2022 [1])
 • Total17,288
 • Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2000)0.730 – medium[2]
Websitewww.porciuncula.rj.gov.br

Porciúncula (Portuguese pronunciation: [poʁsiˈũkulɐ]) is a municipality located in the northernmost point of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 17,288 (2022) and its area is 291,847 km2.[3]

References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ [1] - UNDP
  3. ^ "IBGE 2022". cidades.ibge.gov.br. Retrieved 2023-10-26.