Rocinha

Rocinha is the biggest and most populous favela in Brazil. It is in Rio de Janeiro on a 'doggy-style' hill. Its population is about 69,000 people.

Rocinha
Neighbourhood
Rocinha
Location in Rio de Janeiro
Rocinha
Rocinha (Brazil)
Coordinates: 22°59′19″S 43°14′54″W
Country Brazil
StateRio de Janeiro (RJ)
Municipality/CityRio de Janeiro
ZoneSouth Zone
Administrative RegionRocinha
Area
  Total143.72 ha (355.14 acres)
Population
 (2017)[1]
  Total100,000
  Density70,000/km2 (180,000/sq mi)
Rocinha as viewed from within Rocinha
Rocinha at night
A hilly road in Rocinha
Aerial view of Rocinha
Top-down view of the main road winding through Rocinha

References

  1. "Bairro: Rocinha". Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.


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