Bom Jesus do Itabapoana

Bom Jesus do Itabapoana (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbõ(w) ʒeˈzu(j)z dw‿itɐbapuˈɐ̃nɐ]) is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It had a population of 37,203 as of 2020, and has an area of 598,8 km2. It was founded in 1939, after being separated from the municipality of Itaperuna.[2]

Bom Jesus do Itabapoana
Municipality
Town's Mother Parish
Flag
Seal
Location of Bom Jesus do Itabapoana
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
StateRio de Janeiro
MesoregionNoroeste Fluminense
MicroregionItaperuana
Founded1939
Government
  MayorMaria das Graças Ferreira Motta (PMDB)
Area
  Total598.401 km2 (231.044 sq mi)
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
  Total37,203
  Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

The northern border of Bom Jesus do Itabapoana is delimited by the Itabapoana River, which divides the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. The city is located 251 km in a straight line from the state capital Rio de Janeiro. Its neighbouring municipalities are:[3]

References

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