Volta Redonda
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Volta Redonda is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known as the 'City of Steel' due to its large steel industry. The city's name originates from a curve in the Paraíba do Sul river. It serves as an economic center for the South Fluminense region.
Statistics
Area
182.81 km²
Population
273,988