Nova Friburgo

Nova Friburgo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈnɔvɐ fɾiˈbuʁɡu], German: Neufreiburg, German pronunciation: [nɔʏˈfʁaɪbʊʁk], English: New Fribourg, commonly referred to as just "Friburgo") is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil. It is located in the mountainous region, in the Center Mesoregion of the state, 136 km (85 mi) from the capital Rio de Janeiro. The town is 846 m (2,776 ft) above sea level, with a population of 191,158 (2020) and its area is 933 km2.

Nova Friburgo
Municipality of Nova Friburgo
Location in Rio de Janeiro state
Nova Friburgo
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°16′55″S 42°31′52″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Rio de Janeiro
Government
  MayorJohnny Maycon (Republicanos)
Area
  Total933 km2 (360 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 )
  Total191,158
  Density200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.745 – high

The main economic activities are the undergarment industry, olericulture, goat raising, various industries (textile, clothing, metallurgy) and tourism. It is also the coldest city of the state.

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