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Nova Friburgo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · South America
About Nova Friburgo
Nova Friburgo sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bom Jardim.
Nova Friburgo is a city located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a population of 191,158, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Nova Friburgo 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 Nova Friburgo to your route.
About Nova Friburgo
Nova Friburgo (Portuguese: [ˈnɔvɐ fɾiˈbuʁɡu]; German: Neufreiburg [nɔʏˈfʁaɪbʊʁk]; English: "New Fribourg"), commonly referred to as just Friburgo, is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro located 136 kilometres (85 miles) from the state capital. It covers an area of 935.429 km², and its populationRead more
was estimated at 203 417 in 2025, making it the 16th most populous in the state.
The city has an average annual temperature of 18.1 °C, and the Atlantic Forest is the predominant vegetation type in the municipality. In 2022 there were 133,702 vehicles in the city. Its Human Development Index (HDI) is 0,745, considering it to be very high compared to the state.
The main economic activities are based on: lingerie, horticulture, goat farming, and industry (textiles, apparel, and the metalworking sector), as well as tourism. It is also the coldest city in the state.
In 1 July 2024, the then-president of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, signed into law No. 14,910, which designates the city as the "Brazilian Switzerland".
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Where is Nova Friburgo located?
Nova Friburgo is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -22.2819 latitude, -42.5311 longitude.
What is the population of Nova Friburgo?
Nova Friburgo has a population of approximately 191,158 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 191,158
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Rio de Janeiro
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- -22.2819, -42.5311
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