Nova Iguaçu
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| State: | Rio de Janeiro |
| Founded: | 1833 |
| Location: | 22°45’33” S lat. 43°27’04” W long. |
| Area: | 524,04 km² |
| Population: | 830,902 |
| Population density: | 1,448.6/km² |
| Elevation: | 25 m |
| IBGE code: | 330350 |
| Website: | www.novaiguacu.rj.gov.br |
| Mayor: | Lindberg Farias |
Nova Iguaçu is a city in southeast Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. Population: 705,485 (2004). It lies northwest from the city of Rio de Janeiro, on the outskirts limits of the metropolitan area. The city hosts a significant number of low-class immigrants from Northeastern Brazil. Current mayor is former students leader Lindbergh Farias, of Workers' Party.
Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube is an important football (soccer) club from the city.
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