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Nilópolis (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈlɔpoliʃ], [niˈlɔpɔliʃ], [niˈlɔpuliʃ]) is a municipality in Brazil.
Nilópolis | |
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Municipality | |
Município de Nilópolis | |
Motto: "Terra da Azul e Branca" | |
Coordinates: 22°48′19″S 43°24′55.91″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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