Freguesia

Freguesia is a neighbourhood in the Southwest Zone of the city of , . According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, it had 653.492 inhabitants as of 2024, making it the most populous neighbourhood in the city.
  • Type: Suburb
  • Description: neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro
  • Also known as: “Freguesia (Jacarepaguá)”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Pena and Rio das Pedras.

Church
is a church.

Residential area
is a region of , but not officially recognized as a neighborhood. is situated 4 km south of Freguesia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anil and Pechincha.

Suburb
is a neighborhood in the of , .

Suburb
is a predominantly residential neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Suburb
Photo: Fulviusbsas, Public domain.
is a neighborhood in the of , .

Freguesia

Latitude
-22.94089° or 22° 56′ 27″ south
Longitude
-43.34226° or 43° 20′ 32″ west
Elevation
30 metres (98 feet)
Open location code
589R3M55+J3
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Turkish—“Freguesia” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Cidade de Deus and Tanque.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Hortifruti Freguesia and Praça Jorge da Costa Pinto.

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