Miracema () is a
municipality located in the
Rio de Janeiro state's northwestern region, bordering
Minas Gerais state,
Brazil and with a population of 27,154 inhabitants living in an area of 302.5 km
2. Its main economic activities are agriculture and milk production.
History
In the early 20th century,
coffee was the city's most important economic activity, and Rio de Janeiro state was the greatest coffee producer of the country.
Sports
Brazilian
football
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manager
Aymoré Moreira
Aymoré Moreira (24 April 1912 – 26 July 1998) was a Brazilian football player and coach, who played as a goalkeeper. He was a brother of Zezé Moreira and Ayrton Moreira, both of whom were also successful coaches in Brazilian football.
Ca ...
, and his brothers,
Zezé Moreira
Alfredo Moreira Júnior (16 October 1917 – 10 April 1998), usually known as Zezé Moreira, was a Brazilian football player and manager who coached Brazil at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He has the most coaching appearances in Fluminense's history, ...
and
Ayrton Moreira
Ayrton Moreira (31 December 1917 – 22 November 1975), sometimes called Aírton Moreira, was a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as a central defender.
Career
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Moreira made his senior debut with Bons ...
, who were also managers, were born in the city. ''Miracema Futebol Clube'' is a city's football club.
References
External links
Miracema City HallPortal do Cidadão - Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state)
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