Magé
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Magé | |
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State: | Rio de Janeiro |
Area: | 386.61 sq.km |
Population: | 227,467 (2004 estimative) |
Founded on: | 1566 |
Altitude: | 5 mt |
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Latitude: Longitude: |
22º39'10" S 43º02'27" W |
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city and a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 232,251 (2005) and its area is 385.70 km².[1]
Magé is aMagepe-Mirim was established in 1566 by Portuguese colonists. It is a very calm place, especially compared to nearby Rio.
International Football player Garrincha was born in Magé (Pau Grande).