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Porciúncula

Porciúncula
municipality
Flag of Porciúncula
Flag
Official seal of Porciúncula
Seal
Location in the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Location in the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Coordinates: 20°57′46″S 42°02′27″W / 20.96278°S 42.04083°W / -20.96278; -42.04083Coordinates: 20°57′46″S 42°02′27″W / 20.96278°S 42.04083°W / -20.96278; -42.04083
Country Brazil
Region Southeast
State Rio de Janeiro
Founded August 21, 1947
Government
 • Mayor Antonio Jogaib (PP)
Area
 • Total 302.201 km2 (116.680 sq mi)
Elevation 190 m (620 ft)
Population (2008)
 • Total 18,227
 • Density 56.8/km2 (147/sq mi)
 
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
HDI (2000) 0.730 – medium
Website www.porciuncula.rj.gov.br

Porciúncula (Portuguese pronunciation: [poʁsiˈũkulɐ], Small Portion) is a municipality located in the northernmost point of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 18,227 (2008) and its area is 302.201 km².



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