Juiz de Fora
Once nicknamed "Manchester Mineira" for its early industrial prominence, Juiz de Fora is a large city in southeastern Minas Gerais, built along the Paraibuna river valley between the Serra dos Órgãos and Mantiqueira ranges. Its centre holds a concentration of historic churches, and the surrounding terrain offers scenic viewpoints. The city's name traces to a Portuguese Crown magistrate who briefly lodged at a local estate, lending it his title. Its Carnival has roots in the town's 1850s emancipation and remains a major annual event.
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- Population540,756
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.5 km5.3 mi
Juiz de Fora: quick answers
Where is Juiz de Fora?
Juiz de Fora is in Brazil, about 130 km81 miles in a straight line from Rio de Janeiro.
How do you get to Juiz de Fora?
The nearest airport is Juiz de Fora (JDF), about 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Juiz de Fora?
The warmest month is February, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C62°F. The wettest month is December, with about 314 mm12.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Juiz de Fora?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 1 restaurant, 1 café and 36 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.