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Cabo Frio

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Local business and employers

  • Construtora Volendam

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cabo Frio. Construtora em Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro.

Newspapers and local media

  • InterTV Alto Litoral

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Cabo Frio. Television station in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Building at Rua 1º de Maio, 9

    Wikidata places this site in Cabo Frio. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Building at Rua 1º de Maio, 58

    Wikidata places this site in Cabo Frio. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Building at Rua Maestro Clodomiro Guimarães de Oliveira, 25

    Wikidata places this site in Cabo Frio. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Building at Rua 1º de Maio, 5

    Wikidata places this site in Cabo Frio. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Building at Rua Manoel Antônio Ribeiro, 16

    Wikidata places this site in Cabo Frio. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Building at Rua Manoel Antônio Ribeiro, 22

    Wikidata places this site in Cabo Frio. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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01 · Overview

Cabo Frio, in brief

Where Is Cabo Frio Located and What Defines Its Economy?

Cabo Frio is a municipality and tourist destination situated in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Brazilian coast runs east from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio before turning sharply north toward Cabo de São Tomé.

How Does Geography Shape the Area?

The city's name derives from its geographic location on a cape and its water temperatures, which are colder than those in nearby cities. Cabo Frio features unique ocean and lake beaches alongside white fine sand that remains cool in the sun due to a lack of mica.

What Are the Key Demographic and Infrastructure Details Supporting the Region?

As of 2025, the estimated population of Cabo Frio stands at 238,438 across an area of 410 square kilometers. The municipality is served by Cabo Frio International Airport. Historical structures in the municipality include Our Lady of Assumprion Church.

According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the demographic makeup in 2010 included 90,831 men and 95,396 women, demonstrating rapid demographic growth over the decades. The ethnic composition recorded by the IBGE comprises 88,701 whites, 72,561 mixed-race residents, 23,555 blacks, 1,109 Asians, and 301 indigenous people. Religious affiliations within the municipality include 78,061 evangelicals, 64,006 Catholics, 32,894 non-religious individuals, 6,539 spiritualists, and 6,413 people adhering to other religions.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Cabo Frio located and what are its coordinates?

Cabo Frio is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -22.8872, -42.0262, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Cabo Frio?

Cabo Frio has a recorded population of approximately 238,438 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Cabo Frio?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cabo Frio include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

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