Riograndina
Riograndina is the second district of the Rio de Janeiro municipality of Nova Friburgo, located in the northern part of the city.[1][2]
In 2022, the population was estimated at 6 115 inhabitants according to the census conducted that year by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).[3]
The neighborhood is home to the well-known Casarão de Riograndina.[4]
History
[edit]The district was established by Municipal Law No. 1809, dated January 25, 1924.
In the past, the neighborhood was crossed by the Cantagalo Line of the Leopoldina Railroad, which was used to transport coffee and provide local passenger service. The railroad line was decommissioned in 1964 and completely dismantled in 1967.[5]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Distritos de Nova Friburgo". Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ↑ "Meio Ambiente e Desenv. Urbano Sustentável - Distritos e Bairros»". novafriburgo.rj.gov.br. Archived from the original on 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "Indicadores | Panorama do Censo Demográfico 2022". Indicadores | Panorama do Censo Demográfico 2022. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
- ↑ "Reforma de antigos casarões da cidade valoriza a paisagem urbana". A voz da serra. 11 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ↑ "Riograndina -- Estações Ferroviárias do Estado do Rio de Janeiro". www.estacoesferroviarias.com.br. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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