Nilópolis
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nilópolis is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, known for being the smallest and one of the most densely populated cities in the country. It is named after the former Brazilian president Nilo Peçanha. The city is home to the famous Beija-Flor samba school.
Statistics
Area
19.16 km²
Population
146,774