Niterói sits in southeastern Brazil, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, just across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro city. It lies east of the capital and connects via the Rio–Niterói Bridge, with nearby cities like São Gonçalo to the north.
Location Map of Niteroi, Brazil
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Where is Niterói Located?
Niterói sits in southeastern Brazil, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, just across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro city. It lies east of the capital and connects via the Rio–Niterói Bridge, with nearby cities like São Gonçalo to the north.
The municipality covers about 133 sq km (51 sq mi) and combines coastal areas with urban districts. Population: 515,317 (Census 2022). Its landscape features beaches, hills, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the bay.
The city is known for its coastal views and architecture. Key attractions include Museu de Arte Contemporânea (MAC), Praia de Icaraí, Parque da Cidade, Fortaleza de Santa Cruz, and Caminho Niemeyer.
Niterói Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rio de Janeiro |
| County | Niterói Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Southeast Brazil |
| Population | 515,317 (2022) |
| Area | 133 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 24000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 21 |
| Major Roads | BR-101, RJ-104 |
| Nearest Airport | Santos Dumont Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Rio de Janeiro, São Gonçalo |
| Famous For | Bay views, architecture |
| Main Attractions | MAC, Icaraí Beach |
| Transport | Road, ferry, bus |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Niterói to Major Cities in Brazil
- Niterói to Rio de Janeiro - 8 mi (13 km)
- Niterói to São Gonçalo - 10 mi (16 km)
- Niterói to Petrópolis - 40 mi (64 km)
- Niterói to Nova Iguaçu - 35 mi (56 km)
- Niterói to Volta Redonda - 85 mi (137 km)
- Niterói to Campos dos Goytacazes - 170 mi (274 km)
- Niterói to Belo Horizonte - 270 mi (435 km)
- Niterói to São Paulo - 270 mi (435 km)
- Niterói to Vitória - 320 mi (515 km)
- Niterói to Brasília - 720 mi (1159 km)
- Niterói to Goiânia - 780 mi (1255 km)
- Niterói to Salvador - 750 mi (1207 km)
- Niterói to Curitiba - 520 mi (837 km)
- Niterói to Porto Alegre - 970 mi (1561 km)
- Niterói to Recife - 1150 mi (1851 km)
- Niterói to Fortaleza - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Niterói to Manaus - 2600 mi (4184 km)
- Niterói to Belém - 2000 mi (3219 km)
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