Vassouras

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Vassouras (Portuguese: [vɐˈsowɾɐs], lit. 'Brooms') is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 37,083 (2020) and its area is 552 km².[3]

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Vassouras
Municipality of Vassouras
Flag of Vassouras
Official seal of Vassouras
Motto: 
"Mihi maxime debetur Brasiliae incrementum"
Location in Rio de Janeiro
Location in Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates: 22°24′14″S 43°39′46″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Rio de Janeiro
Founded15 January 1833
Government
  MayorRosi Silva (PP) (2025-2029)
Area
  Total
552.438 km2 (213.298 sq mi)
Elevation
434 m (1,424 ft)
Population
 (2020)[1]
  Total
37,083
  Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.714 – high[2]
Websitevassouras.rj.gov.br
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Vassouras was the setting for the Bangu neighborhood portrayed in the 1970 Brazilian film My Sweet Orange Tree, as well as the fictional town of "Florença" depicted in the 2001 miniseries Presença de Anita.[4][5]

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