Duque de Caxias lies in southeastern Brazil, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, just north of Rio de Janeiro city. It borders Belford Roxo to the west and Magé to the east, forming part of the Baixada Fluminense metropolitan area.
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Where is Duque de Caxias Located?
Duque de Caxias lies in southeastern Brazil, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, just north of Rio de Janeiro city. It borders Belford Roxo to the west and Magé to the east, forming part of the Baixada Fluminense metropolitan area.
The municipality covers about 467 sq km (180 sq mi) and stands as a major industrial center in the region. Population: 924,624 (Census 2022). Its landscape includes dense urban areas, industrial zones, and patches of natural reserves.
Daily life is shaped by industry, logistics, and its close link to Rio. Key attractions include Parque Natural Municipal da Taquara, Museu Ciência e Vida, Praça do Pacificador, Teatro Raul Cortez, and nearby Serra dos Órgãos foothills.
Duque de Caxias Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rio de Janeiro |
| County | Duque de Caxias Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Southeast Brazil |
| Population | 924,624 (2022) |
| Area | 467 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 25000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 21 |
| Major Roads | BR-040, BR-116 |
| Nearest Airport | Galeão Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Rio de Janeiro, Belford Roxo |
| Famous For | Industry, logistics |
| Main Attractions | Taquara Park, Science Museum |
| Transport | Road, rail |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Duque de Caxias to Major Cities in Brazil
- Duque de Caxias to Rio de Janeiro - 12 mi (19 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Belford Roxo - 10 mi (16 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Nova Iguaçu - 15 mi (24 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Niterói - 18 mi (29 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Petrópolis - 35 mi (56 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Volta Redonda - 85 mi (137 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Campos dos Goytacazes - 170 mi (274 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Belo Horizonte - 270 mi (435 km)
- Duque de Caxias to São Paulo - 270 mi (435 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Vitória - 320 mi (515 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Brasília - 720 mi (1159 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Goiânia - 780 mi (1255 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Salvador - 750 mi (1207 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Curitiba - 520 mi (837 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Porto Alegre - 970 mi (1561 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Recife - 1150 mi (1851 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Fortaleza - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Duque de Caxias to Manaus - 2600 mi (4184 km)
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