Petrópolis
Municipality in Brazil
Petrópolis is a Brazilian city north of Rio de Janeiro. Bordering the Serra dos Órgăos National Park, with its forested peaks and waterfalls, it’s known as a mountain retreat for Rio residents. In the center, the Imperial Museum displays period...
Elevation: 2,749′
Population: 306,678 (2020)
Area code: +55 24
Founded: 16 March 1843
HDI (2010): 0,745 – high (UNDP)
Named for: Pedro II of Brazil
Postal Code: 25680-000