Guapimirim
Guapimirim (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡwɐpimiˈɾĩ], from Tupi 'little spring', guapi 'spring', mirim 'little'), is a Brazilian Municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro around 50 km(31 miles) from its state capital, the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its in a region known as Baixada Fluminense and the Greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.
Guapimirim | |
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Municipality | |
| Município de Guapimirim | |
Dedo de Deus Mountain | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Guapimirim in the state of Rio de Janeiro | |
Guapimirim Location of Guapimirim in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°32′13″S 42°48′55″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
| Government | |
| • Prefeito | Zelito Tringuelê (PDT) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 356.566 km2 (137.671 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Total | 61,388 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Website | |
The municipality is in the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range where its most famous tourist attraction, the Dedo de Deus, is located. 70% of its area is under environmental protection, most notably the Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
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