Itaperuna () is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It had a population of 101,041 in 2022, and has an area of 1.105,3 km2.
History
Itaperuna was founded in 1889, after being separated from the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes.
Location
Itaperuna is located 230 km from the state capital Rio de Janeiro. Its neighbouring municipalities are:
Bom Jesus do Itabapoana – north, northeast and east
Campos dos Goytacazes – east
Italva – east and southeast
Cambuci – south
São José de Ubá – south
Miracema – southwest
Laje do Muriaé – west
Patrocínio de Muriaé – northwest
Eugenópolis – northwest
Antônio Prado de Minas – northwest
Transportation
The city is served by Ernani do Amaral Peixoto Airport.
References
Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state)