Minas Gerais, Brazil · South America
Juiz de Fora sits on the route: 25 minutes from Matias Barbosa.
Juiz de Fora is a city located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. With a population of 573,285, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Juiz de Fora sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Juiz de Fora to your route.
Juiz de Fora (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒwiz dʒi ˈfɔɾɐ]; lit. 'Outsider Judge'), also known as J.F., is a city in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the state border with Rio de Janeiro. As of the 2022 census the population was 540,756. TheRead more
geographical area of the municipality is 1,437 km2 (555 sq mi).
The city's location was a key factor in its economic and demographic development since it is situated between the three most important financial and economic metropolises of southeast Brazil (and also the three largest urban sprawls of the country): Rio de Janeiro (189 km (117 mi)), Belo Horizonte (260 km (160 mi)) and São Paulo (486 km (302 mi)). Major highways connect Juiz de Fora with these three metropolitan areas. The most important is the BR 040 which connects Brasília with Rio de Janeiro via Belo Horizonte. The city is built on the Paraibuna, a major tributary of the Paraíba do Sul river.
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Juiz de Fora is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -21.7642 latitude, -43.3503 longitude.
Juiz de Fora has a population of approximately 573,285 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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