Itaperuna (Portuguese pronunciation: [itapeˈɾunɐ]) is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.

[2][3] Itaperuna was founded in 1889, after being separated from the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes.

[4] Itaperuna is located 230 km from the state capital Rio de Janeiro.

Its neighbouring municipalities are:[5] The city is served by Ernani do Amaral Peixoto Airport.

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