Porciúncula

Porciúncula (Portuguese pronunciation: [poʁsiˈũkulɐ], Small Portion) is a municipality located in the northernmost point of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 18,960 (2020) and its area is 302.201 km2.[3]

Porciúncula
municipality
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
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateRio de Janeiro
FoundedAugust 21, 1947
Government
  MayorAntonio Jogaib (PP)
Area
  Total302.201 km2 (116.680 sq mi)
Elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
  Total18,960
  Density56.8/km2 (147/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2000)0.730 – medium[2]
Websitewww.porciuncula.rj.gov.br

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