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Cachoeiras de Macacu (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐʃuˈejɾɐz dʒi mɐkɐˈku]; means "Macacu Waterfalls" in Portuguese) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 59,303 (2020)[2] and its area is 956 km².[3] Next to neighboring Rio Bonito municipality, it can be considered an exurb of Greater Rio de Janeiro metropolis.
Cachoeiras de Macacu | |
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Município de Cachoeiras de Macacu | |
![]() Avenue Floriano Peixoto | |
![]() Location of Cachoeiras de Macacu in the state of Rio de Janeiro | |
Coordinates: 22°27′46″S 42°39′10″W | |
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Region | Southeast |
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Government | |
• Prefeito | Mauro Soares (PSB) |
Area | |
• Total | 955.806 km2 (369.039 sq mi) |
Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 59,303 |
Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
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The municipality contains part of the Central Rio de Janeiro Atlantic Forest Mosaic, created in 2006.[4] It held 76% of the 4,920 hectares (12,200 acres) Paraíso Ecological Station, created in 1987 and now integrated into the Três Picos State Park.[5] It contains 49% of the 46,350 hectares (114,500 acres) Três Picos State Park, created in 2002.[6] It contains part of the 19,508 hectares (48,210 acres) Bacia do Rio Macacu Environmental Protection Area, created in 2002.[7]