Nilópolis

This article is about the place in Brazil. For the former city in Egypt, see Nilopolis.

Nilópolis
Municipality
Município de Nilópolis
Central Nilópolis in 2010
Flag Seal
Motto:  "Terra da Azul e Branca"
Location of Nilópolis in the State of Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates: 22°48′19″S 43°24′55.91″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast
State	Rio de Janeiro
Founded	August 21, 1947
Government
• Mayor	Abraãozinho David Neto (PL)
Area
• Total	19.157 km2 (7.397 sq mi)
Elevation	14 m (46 ft)
Population  (2020 )
• Total	162,693
• Density	8,500/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3
Postal Code	28000-000
Area code	+55 21
Website	www.nilopolis.rj.gov.br

Gericinó mountain, Mesquita City, seen from Nilópolis

Entrance to Nilópolis City.

Nilópolis (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈlɔpoliʃ], [niˈlɔpɔliʃ], [niˈlɔpuliʃ]) is a municipality in Brazil, located in the Rio de Janeiro state's southwestern region, bordering São João de Meriti, Mesquita and Rio de Janeiro. It is the smallest municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, with a total area of 19.39 km². The population of 162,693 inhabitants living in an area of 9 km² and the remaining area corresponds to the Gericinó's Natural Park. Officially, the population density exceeds 8,120 inhabitants/km², but if calculated just 9 km² occupied, it becomes the most densely populated city in Brazil with more than 17.400 inhabitants/km². Currently, São João de Meriti has the highest population density, with 12,897 inhabitants/km².

The city was named after Nilo Peçanha, a President of Brazil.

Transport

Nilópolis is served by bus companies owned by the municipality, such as Nilopolitana Cavalcanti & Cia, and other companies that are not based in the city but provide services to its population.

Railway

Nilópolis also has two train stations, one in the city center, Nilópolis Station, and the other in the Olinda neighborhood, Olinda Station. Both are part of SuperVia's Japeri Line.

Beija Flor

Nilópolis is famous for its Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, one of the most successful and luxurious Samba schools and usually a top contender for winning the carnival parade in Rio.

External links

• (in Portuguese) Prefeitura de Nilópolis (Nilópolis City Hall)
• (in Portuguese) Baixada Fácil (Nilópolis history)