Petrópolis
Petrópolis is a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers, Petrópolis is a popular summer holiday spot.- …has about 296,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 870 metres (2,860 feet)
Places of Interest
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Petrópolis
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Latitude
-22.3822° or 22° 22′ 56″ south
Longitude
-43.1591° or 43° 9′ 33″ west
Open location code
589RJR9R+49
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