Magé
Place in Southeast, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Magé (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈʒɛ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
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Magé | |
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Coordinates: 22°39′10″S 43°02′27″W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Southeast |
State | Rio de Janeiro |
Founded | 1566[citation needed] |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rafael Tubarão |
Area | |
• Total | 385.7 km2 (148.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 246,433 |
• Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Website | Municipality official's website |
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Magepe-Mirim (pronounced [maˈʒɛpi miˈɾĩ]) was established in 1566 by Portuguese colonists. It is considered to be a calm place, especially compared to nearby Rio.