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 17,288 (2022) and its area is 291,847 km2.[3]
Porciúncula | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 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 | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
| Founded | August 21, 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonio Jogaib (PP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 291.847 km2 (112.683 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2022 [1]) | |
| • Total | 17,288 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2000) | 0.730 – medium[2] |
| Website | www.porciuncula.rj.gov.br |
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