Petrópolis sits in southeastern Brazil, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range. It lies north of Rio de Janeiro city and south of Juiz de Fora, connected by winding mountain roads.
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Where is Petrópolis Located?
Petrópolis sits in southeastern Brazil, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range. It lies north of Rio de Janeiro city and south of Juiz de Fora, connected by winding mountain roads.
The municipality covers about 795 sq km (307 sq mi) and features a cooler climate compared to nearby lowlands. Population: 278,881 (Census 2022). Its landscape includes forested hills, valleys, and historic districts.
The city is known for its imperial history and mountain scenery. Key attractions include Imperial Museum, Catedral São Pedro de Alcântara, Palácio de Cristal, Quitandinha Palace, and Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos.
Petrópolis Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rio de Janeiro |
| County | Petrópolis Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Southeast Brazil |
| Population | 278,881 (2022) |
| Area | 795 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 25600-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 24 |
| Major Roads | BR-040 |
| Nearest Airport | Galeão Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora |
| Famous For | Imperial history |
| Main Attractions | Imperial Museum |
| Transport | Road, bus |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Petrópolis to Major Cities in Brazil
- Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro - 40 mi (64 km)
- Petrópolis to Niterói - 50 mi (80 km)
- Petrópolis to Nova Iguaçu - 50 mi (80 km)
- Petrópolis to Juiz de Fora - 75 mi (121 km)
- Petrópolis to Volta Redonda - 90 mi (145 km)
- Petrópolis to Campos dos Goytacazes - 160 mi (257 km)
- Petrópolis to Belo Horizonte - 270 mi (435 km)
- Petrópolis to São Paulo - 270 mi (435 km)
- Petrópolis to Vitória - 300 mi (483 km)
- Petrópolis to Brasília - 720 mi (1159 km)
- Petrópolis to Goiânia - 780 mi (1255 km)
- Petrópolis to Salvador - 750 mi (1207 km)
- Petrópolis to Curitiba - 520 mi (837 km)
- Petrópolis to Porto Alegre - 970 mi (1561 km)
- Petrópolis to Recife - 1150 mi (1851 km)
- Petrópolis to Fortaleza - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Petrópolis to Manaus - 2600 mi (4184 km)
- Petrópolis to Belém - 2000 mi (3219 km)
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