Campo Grande, Rio De Janeiro
Campo Grande is the largest bairro in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Campo Grande is located in the city's West Zone, with a population of 328,370 inhabitants and an area of 119,1253 sq km (46 sq mi), on both counts Rio's largest. It is situated 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from Downtown Rio.
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