Niterói facts for kids
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Niterói
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Municipality
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| Municipality of Niterói Município de Niterói |
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In the foreground, to the left, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Niterói. In the background, Icaraí Beach.
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| Nickname(s):
Nikiti Cidade Sorriso (Smile City) Terra de Araribóia (Land of Araribóia) Capital Estadual da Qualidade de Vida (State Capital of Quality of Life) |
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Location of Niterói in the state of Rio de Janeiro
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 Niterói
Location in Brazil
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| Country | Brazil
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| Region | Southeast | ||
| State | Rio de Janeiro
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| Founded | 22 November 1573 | ||
| Incorporated | 1835 | ||
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| • Total | 129.38 km2 (49.95 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 est.)
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| • Total | 511,786 | ||
| • Density | 3,955.68/km2 (10,245.2/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | ||
| Postal Code |
24000-000
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| Area code(s) | 21 | ||
| HDI (2010) | 0.837 very high | ||
| Website | niteroi.rj.gov.br | ||
Niterói is a municipality of the state of Rio de Janeiro in the southeast region of Brazil. 511,786 people lived here since 2018. It has an area of 129.375 km2 (49.952 sq mi), making it the fifth most populous city in the state.
Images for kids
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Alameda São Boaventura in Fonseca area, 1909
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Catedral de São João
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Arariboia ferry station in Niterói
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Canto do Rio Foot-Ball Club in 1956
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Icaraí beach in 1895
See also
In Spanish: Niterói para niños
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