In the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Goncalo is a municipality. It is spread over an area of 249 square kilometers. After the capital, it is the second most populous city. In the past it was the third largest populous city, however it was promoted after Mesquita split off from Nova Iguacu. Sao Goncalo is exactly located on Guanabara Bay opposite the city of Rio de Janeiro. The city is reputed as a manufacturing center and a distribution point. Basically, Sao Goncalo is an industrial city. This city lies on the banks of the Riacho River. The vibrant processing and manufacturing industry in this city produces pharmaceuticals, glass works, chemicals and cement.
As per the 2006 census, the population of Sao Goncalo was 0.973 million.
The mean value of high temperature varies from 88.3 to 96.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The mean value of low temperature alters from 67.1 to 71.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The precipitation is maximum in March which is 10.2 inches.
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