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Rio de Janeiro

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13,458,075 CITY POPULATION
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Introduction

Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's third-most populous state. Rio de Janeiro, or Rio, is the capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro and the second-largest city of Brazil. Rio is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere, home to many famous landmarks such as the statue of Christ the Redeemer on the Corcovado mountain, which was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. In 2016, Rio de Janeiro will become the first South American and Portuguese-speaking nation to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, a domain of the Portuguese Empire. Later, in 1763, it became the capital of the State of Brazil, a state of the Portuguese Empire. In 1808, when the Portuguese Royal Court transferred itself from Portugal to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro became the chosen seat of the court of Queen Maria I of Portugal, who subsequently, in 1815, under the leadership of her son, the Prince Regent, and future King João VI of Portugal, raised Brazil to the dignity of a kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and Algarves. Rio stayed the capital of the pluricontinental Lusitanian monarchy until 1822, when the War of Brazilian Independence began. This is one of the few instances in history that the capital of a colonizing country officially shifted to a city in one of its colonies. Rio de Janeiro subsequently served as the capital of the independent monarchy, the Empire of Brazil, until 1889, and then the capital of a republican Brazil until 1960 when the capital was transferred to Brasília.

Data and facts

  • Rio de Janeiro had an estimated population of 6.45 million in 2016.
  • The city proper has a population density of 5,377 people per square kilometer or 13,930 per square mile. 
  • The city proper covers a total surface area of 1,221 km2 (486.5 sq mi), while the metro region expands out to 4,539.8 km2 (1,759.6 sq mi). 
  • Rio’s carnival party is the biggest carnival in the world. According to the Guinness Book of Records, in 2004 the city’s most illustrious party attracted a record 400,000 foreign visitors, becoming the biggest carnival party in the world. Apart from the outside visitors, every year, around 5 million people take over the streets of Rio to participate in hundreds of street parties, called “blocos”, held by the samba groups.
  • Rio is home to the eighth biggest library in the world.
  • Rio is home to the biggest urban forest in the world.
  • People from Rio are among the quickest getting on and off buses. Buses are the most affordable way to get around Rio, and they will take visitors almost anywhere in the city. Riding a bus in Rio isn’t, however, as straight forward an experience as one might hope for. Bus drivers aren’t exactly cautious, trustworthy drivers, and they will often leave passengers behind if they are not quick enough to get on.
  • The statue of Christ the Redeemer was elected one of the world’s new seven wonders.

Administration

The main administrative divisions of the city of Rio de Janeiro comprising five principal Planning Zones (APs) and 30 Administrative Disticts (RAs). The Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro is the unicameral legislative body of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It was founded in 1565 by the Portuguese colonists.

Economy

Rio de Janeiro possesses a robust and highly diversified economy, providing large-scale employment in heavy and light industry, manufacturing, commerce, finance, trade, and other service sectors. Rio de Janeiro had been a long time capital of Brazil and has therefore attracted a lot attention and investments from profitable companies. Till the end of the 19th century, Rio was the richest state in Brazil before Sao Paulo took over. Rio basically invests a lot in sugar-cane production. It has large plantations in the area of Campos. Production of Oranges too forms a major part of the farming sector. Coffee was once a key industry but due to environmental factors, it has lost its importance. Other food grains are also produced but not in large amounts to be sold on a large scale. Among the livestock industry, there are various animal farms all over the city. Fishing of sardines is also a significant part of the Brazilian economy.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio has attracted many oil companies with the discovery of oil in the Campos Basin. There are many international oil companies like Shell, EBX, and Esso which have their branches in the city. Not just branches, but many companies have their headquarters situated in Rio. Some of them are telecom corporations like Oi and Embratel. Rio comes second in the industrial sector and is a foremost financial and service center. The service sector is dominated by the banking sector which is an active part of the economy. Rio’s stock exchange Bolsa da Valores is the second most dynamic stock market in Brazil.

Tourists, both international and other Brazilian visitors, are beneficial in boosting Rio’s economy. The world-famous carnivals, beaches and the ecological beauty of Rio attract thousands of tourists from all around the world. The multiculturalism found in Brazil and Rio is rare, and therefore, the diversity in traditions, lifestyle, and cuisine catches the attention of many. The tropical climate is also one of the main reasons for the increasing tourist influx. The city can be visited at any time of the year as the climate, even if hot is bearable. If you come to travel, you can customize pins based on the beauty you see in Rio de Janeiro, combined with your unique insights into Brazil and Rio culture. These one-of-a-kind, custom pins with your own unique ideas are perfect as keepsakes, either as a gift or in your collection.

Infrastructure

In recent years, Rio de Janeiro has massively invested in public transportation. In 2014, the city received a Sustainable Transport Award for its second of four BRT systems, Transcarioca. The corridor crosses dense and well-established areas with a historical deficit of quality public transportation.  Serving 27 neighborhoods, Transcarioca has 47 stations and spans 39 km of segregated roads integrating metropolitan rail systems, subways, Rio’s first BRT system, TransOeste, and most notably connects with the International Airport located on an island in Guanabara Bay to provide easier access to many areas in Rio de Janeiro.

Since winning its bid for the 2016 Olympic Games seven years ago, Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro has undergone a construction boom, including new sports venues, subway connections, and more infrastructure. Though marred in part by political scandal and a suffering economy, Rio largely completed its intended projects. Here are some of the biggest changes.

One of the flagship transportation efforts, Rio built a new subway extension linking popular beach areas with the neighborhood where the Olympic Park is located. Though originally intended to open to the public ahead of the Games, repeated delays forced a later completion date than hoped and will only be open to athletes and Olympic spectators.

Technology

Rio de Janeiro uses IBM's Smart Cities technology to coordinate its city services in real-time, from responding to emergencies to unsnarling traffic. Perhaps IBM's expertise made the difference in Rio. The computing giant is just one player in the expanding smart systems market, but the operations center (the only one of its kind) is its unique advantage. The logic is that if the Smart City model can work in a large city like Rio, especially during Carnaval, it can be applied anywhere. IBM has reported that it is already productizing the model and is able to scale it to small and medium-sized cities. At the behest of IBM, Rio even installed a chief operating officer to oversee the operations center, allowing it to run autonomously.

The Rio de Janeiro Low Carbon City Development Program (LCCDP) is a systems-approach to low carbon development, including a framework and set of comprehensive requirements to help the city to plan, implement, monitor, and account for low carbon investments and climate change mitigation actions across all sectors in the city over time. The Rio LCCDP, the specifics of which are captured in the Rio LCCDP Program, was launched in June 2012 at the Rio+20 conference with the presentation of its compliance with the new LCCDP Assessment Protocol, including the achievement of multiple International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accreditations. The ISO-certification makes the Program a prototype for a business model that can be replicated in cities around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is metro area population of Rio de Janeiro 2022?
The current metro area population of Rio de Janeiro in 2022 is 13,633,000, a 0.65% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Rio de Janeiro in 2021 was 13,544,000, a 0.64% increase from 2020.

What country is the Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's third-most populous state. Rio de Janeiro, or Rio, is the capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro and the second-largest city of Brazil.

What is Rio de Janeiro city known for?
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival, samba, bossa nova, and balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, and Ipanema.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro

https://www.brazil.org.za/rio-de-janeiro-city.html

https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/rio-de-janeiro-population/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil/People

https://web.archive.org/web/20081227075155/http://www.paralumun.com/citrio.htm

https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/rj/rio-de-janeiro/panorama

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Founded
1 March 1565[1]
Government
 • Type
 • Vice Mayor
Vacant[note 1]
Area
1,221 km2 (486.5 sq mi)
 • Metro
4,539.8 km2 (1,759.6 sq mi)
Elevation
from 0 to 1,020 m (from 0 to 3,349 ft)
Population
 (2015)[2]
6,688,930
 • Rank
 • Urban
11,616,000
 • Metro
12,280,702 (2nd)
 • Metro density
2,705.1/km2 (7,006/sq mi)
Postal Code
20000-000
Type
Cultural
Criteria
vi
Designated
2012 (36th session)
Reference no.
State Party
Brazil
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