Macae — the database of addresses and phone numbers of companies and city objects Macae

Please, create an account to have access to all features

Login*
Password*
Email*

You can provide us with your Name and Surname

Name*
Surname*
* — required	I want to play the game
Send

Sign in to Citycatalogue

Password:

Forgot password?

Fresh on CC:

Please try and report
any bugs or requests.
Thank you!


Home / Brazil / Macae

Macae

Population: 156410 people.

Area: 1216 km².

Macaé is a city and a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 156,410 (2005) and its area is 1,216 km². There is much offshore petroleum drilling in Macaé. The city has grown, and continues to grow, at a fast pace since the 1980s when offshore oil drilling operations started. The population has increased from around 50,000 to over 150,000 inhabitants during this period. Brazil is self-sufficient in oil since 2006 and this city contributes with most of the country's production. The other main economic activities in the city are the tourism and fishing industries. These two sectors accounted for most of the city's revenues before 1980. The tourism industry has gone through a rebirth period since the 1990s due to increased investments and the fact that the city has a beautiful coastline. Its most famous beaches are Cavaleiros and Pecado. It is located just 180 km north of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The city also has a large expatriate community, often associated with petroleum production. In the city of Macae the tourists can also visit some sightseeing like Sao Marcos and Pedrinhas or visit a museum called Solar dos Melo.

Report about mistake (Ctrl+Enter)

Reviews (0)

February, 10

• Diplomatic Worker's Day (Russia)

This professional holiday was founded by the Decree of the President of Russia № 1279 from October, 31st, 2002 in commemoration of 200-year-old anniversary of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among diplomats also there is a version, that Day of the diplomatic worker is celebrated on February, 10th as this day in 1549 there was earliest mention of the Ambassadorial Order, the first foreign policy department of Russia.

Add your city

Add your object to the catalogue

Top 50

All countries

Cities