Três Rios

Três Rios (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtɾe(j)z ˈʁi.us], [ˈtɾe(j)s ˈʁi.us]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. As of 2020 its population was 82,142 and its area is around 326 km².[2] As of 2017, the mayor of Três Rios is Josimar Sales Maia.[3]

Três Rios
Municipality
Município de Três Rios
Roman Catholic Church of Saint Sebastian (Igreja de São Sebastião)
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Nickname(s): 
Esquina do Brasil (street corner of Brazil)
Location of Três Rios in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Três Rios
Location of Três Rios in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°07′01″S 43°12′32″W
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
State Rio de Janeiro
Government
  PrefeitoJosimar Sales Maia (PDT)
Area
  Total326.566 km2 (126.088 sq mi)
Elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
  Total82,142
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
Website

Sports

There are three sport clubs in the city. América, Entrerriense and Três Rios Futebol Clube. América's football section is currently closed, but the club still disputes basketball competitions. Entrerriense and Três Rios FC's football sections are currently active. Três Rios is currently disputing Campeonato Carioca Third Level.

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