Itaperuna () is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It had a population of 101,041 in 2022 Census, and has an area of 1.105,3km2.

History

Itaperuna was founded in 1889, after being separated from the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes.

Location

Itaperuna is located 230km 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

Climate

Transportation

The city is served by Ernani do Amaral Peixoto Airport.

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