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Santa Teresa

Brazil > Rio de Janeiro > Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro

Around 1850 many people, fleeing the yellow fever epidemic in the city, flocked to the neighborhood. As it was at a higher altitude, Santa Teresa was less affected by the epidemic than the surrounding neighborhoods.

Average elevation: 55 m