Magé
Magé | |
|---|---|
Mauá's beach | |
Location in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°39′10″S 43°02′27″W / 22.65278°S 43.04083°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
| Founded | 1566 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Renato Cozzolino |
| Area | |
• Total | 385.7 km2 (148.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 246,433 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Website | Municipality official's website |
Magé (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈʒɛ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
Magepe-Mirim (pronounced [maˈʒɛpi miˈɾĩ]) was established in 1566 by Portuguese colonists. It is considered to be a calm place, especially compared to nearby Rio.