Nilópolis
municipality of Brazil
Nilópolis (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈlɔpoliʃ], [niˈlɔpɔliʃ], [niˈlɔpuliʃ]) is a municipality in Brazil.
Nilópolis | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| Município de Nilópolis | |
 A view of the city | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: "Terra da Azul e Branca" | |
 Location of Nilópolis in the State of Rio de Janeiro | |
| Coordinates: 22°48′19″S 43°24′55.91″W / 22.80528°S 43.4155306°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State |  Rio de Janeiro |
| Founded | August 21, 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Abraãozinho David Neto (PL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.157 km2 (7.397 sq mi) |
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| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2020 [2]) | |
| • Total | 162,693 |
| • Density | 8,500/km2 (22,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 28000-000 |
| Area code | +55 22 |
| Website | www.nilopolis.rj.gov.br |
The city was named after Nilo Peçanha, a President of Brazil.
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