Miracema (Portuguese pronunciation: [miɾɐˈsemɐ]) is a municipality located in the Rio de Janeiro state's northwestern region, bordering Minas Gerais state, Brazil and with a population of 27,154 inhabitants living in an area of 302.5 km2. Its main economic activities are agriculture and milk production.
Miracema | |
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| Município de Miracema | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Miracema in the state of Rio de Janeiro | |
  Miracema Location of Miracema in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 21°24′43″S 42°11′49″W / 21.41194°S 42.19694°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State |  Rio de Janeiro |
| Government | |
| • Prefeito | Clovis Tostes de Barros (PP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 303.353 km2 (117.125 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 27,154 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| Website | [1] |
History
editIn the early 20th century, coffee was the city's most important economic activity, and Rio de Janeiro state was the greatest coffee producer of the country.
Sports
editBrazilian football manager Aymoré Moreira, and his brothers, Zezé Moreira and Ayrton Moreira, who were also managers, were born in the city. Miracema Futebol Clube is a city's football club.
References
editExternal links
edit- (in Portuguese) Miracema City Hall
- (in Portuguese) Portal do Cidadão - Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
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