Miguel Pereira, Rio de Janeiro
Miguel Pereira | |
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| City of Miguel Pereira | |
Javary Lake | |
Location of Miguel Pereira in the state of Rio de Janeiro | |
| Coordinates: 22°27′14″S 43°28′08″W / 22.45389°S 43.46889°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | André Português (PSC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 287.356 km2 (110.949 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 618 m (2,028 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
• Total | 25,582 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| Website | www.pmmp.rj.gov.br |
Miguel Pereira (Portuguese pronunciation: [miˈɡɛw peˈɾejɾɐ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. This city is located in a mountainous area and has gotten the title of climatic health resort. This municipality is known for its climate, rivers, water falls and the cleanliness of the water. Miguel Pereira supplies Baixada Fluminense and a great part of the city of Rio de Janeiro with potable water.
The city contains part of the Central Rio de Janeiro Atlantic Forest Mosaic of conservation units, created in 2006.