Nova Iguaçu

geographical name

city in Rio de Janeiro state in southeastern Brazil, northwest of the city of Rio de Janeiro

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“Nova Iguaçu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nova%20Igua%C3%A7u. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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