Nilópolis

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Coordinates: 22°48′28″S, 43°24′50″W

Neguinho da Beija-Flor and Farid Abraão David (at right, the current Nilópolis mayor - 2007 year)
Neguinho da Beija-Flor and Farid Abraão David (at right, the current Nilópolis mayor - 2007 year)

Nilópolis is a city and a municipality located in the Rio de Janeiro state's southwestern region, bordering São João de Meriti, Mesquita, Rio de Janeiro state, and with a population of 153,712 inhabitants living in an area of 19.16 km².

Nilópolis was part of hereditary captainship of São Vicente that belonged to Martim Afonso de Sousa in 1531. It is also the home of Beija Flor Samba School.

Gericinó mountain, Mesquita City, seen from Nilópolis
Gericinó mountain, Mesquita City, seen from Nilópolis
Map of Nilópolis City
Map of Nilópolis City

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