Macaé

Macaé (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐkɐˈɛ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, 180 km northeast of the state capital. It is the birthplace of the 13th president of Brazil, Washington Luís.

Macaé
Municipality of Macaé
Nickname(s): 
"Princesinha do Atlântico, ou A Moreninha, ou Capital do Petróleo Brasileiro"
(Little Princess of the Atlantic Ocean, The Little Brunette, The Brazilian Oil Capital City)
Location in Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates: 22°22′15″S 41°47′13″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Rio de Janeiro
FoundedJuly 29, 1813
Government
  MayorWelberth Rezende (Cidadania)
Area
  Total1,216 km2 (469 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total261,501
  Density215.28/km2 (557.57/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.764 – high
Websitemacae.rj.gov.br
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