Saquarema
Saquarema (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐkwɐˈɾẽmɐ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population is 90,583 (2020) and its area is 353,566 km². It is located almost 73 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It was known as Brazil's surfing capital.
Saquarema | |
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| Municipality of Saquarema | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Capital Nacional do Surfing | |
Location in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Coordinates: 22°55′12″S 42°30′36″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Manoela Peres (UNIÃO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 356.566 km2 (137.671 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 90,583 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2010) | 0.709 – high |
| Website | saquarema |
During the mid-19th century, the Conservative Party and its leaders were known as "Saquarema" because of their base of support here.
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