Macaé
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Macaé is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known as the "City of Petroleum" due to its central role in the Brazilian offshore oil industry. It experienced rapid growth following Petrobras' establishment of headquarters there in the 1970s. The city also features beaches like Cavaleiros and Pecado, and rural towns like Sana and Frade.
Statistics
Area
1,216.00 km²
Population
261,501