São João de Meriti
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
São João de Meriti is a densely populated Brazilian municipality located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Historically known as Freguesia de Meriti, it evolved from an agricultural area producing corn and sugar into a major commuter town. It is famously nicknamed the Americas' Anthill due to its high population density.
Statistics
Area
34.84 km²
Population
440,962