Miracema () is a

municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality' ...

located in the

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's northwestern region, bordering

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state,

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and with a population of 27,154 inhabitants living in an area of 302.5 km². Its main economic activities are agriculture and milk production.

History

In the early 20th century,

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was the city's most important economic activity, and Rio de Janeiro state was the greatest coffee producer of the country.

Sports

Brazilian

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manager Aymoré Moreira, and his brothers,

Zezé Moreira Alfredo Moreira Júnior (16 October 1907 – 10 April 1998), usually known as Zezé Moreira, was a Brazilian football player and manager Management (or managing) is the administration of organizations, whether businesses, nonprofit organiza ...

and Ayrton Moreira, who were also managers, were born in the city. ''Miracema Futebol Clube'' is a city's football club.

References

External links

Miracema City Hall

Portal do Cidadão - Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state) {{RiodeJaneiro-geo-stub