Angra dos Reis
Angra dos Reis (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɐ̃ɡɾɐ duʒ ˈʁejʃ]; Portuguese for cove or bay of the Kings) is a Brazilian municipality located in the southern part of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The city is located by the sea and includes in its territory many offshore islands, the largest being Ilha Grande.
Angra dos Reis | |
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| Municipality of Angra dos Reis | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Angra | |
Location in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Coordinates: 23°00′24″S 44°19′05″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
| Founded | 6 January 1502 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fernando Jordão (MDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 816.3 km2 (315.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5.78 m (18.96 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 207,044 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2010) | 0.724 – high |
| Website | angra |
The area was first documented by Europeans on January 6, 1502, and has been under continual settlement since 1556. Its population was estimated, on 2021 by IBGE, to be 210,171 inhabitants.
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