Vassouras (Portuguese: [vɐˈsowɾɐs], lit. 'Brooms') is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 37,083 (2020) and its area is 552 km².[2]
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Vassouras | |
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Municipality | |
| Município de Vassouras | |
Historical Center | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto(s): "Mihi maxime debetur Brasiliae incrementum" | |
Location of Vassouras in the state of Rio de Janeiro | |
Vassouras Location of Vassouras in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°24′14″S 43°39′46″W | |
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| Region | Southeast |
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| Government | |
| • Prefeito | Severino Ananias Dias Filho |
| Area | |
| • Total | 552.438 km2 (213.298 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 434 m (1,424 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 37,083 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
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Vassouras is known for its colonial-era coffee farms and significant royal structures of the Brazilian imperial family.

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