Economy
The most important economic activities are commerce, fishing, industry, services, and tourism. The port has an oil terminal as well as shipbuilding (Keppel Fels, former Verolme) facilities. Brazil's only nuclear power stations, Angra I and Angra II are located nearby. They employ 3,000 people, and generate another 10,000 indirect jobs in Rio de Janeiro State. Tourism is highly developed with countless beaches, islands and pristine waters perfect for swimming or scuba diving. The warm waters, nicely heated by the nuclear power stations, are well appreciated for water sports.
There is a small amount of cattle raising, with approximately 4,200 head. The main agricultural products cultivated are:
- bananas: 1,460 hectares / 3,600 tons
- coconut: 10 hectares / 130,000 fruits
- oranges: 4 hectares / 25 tons
- hearts of palm (palmito): 50 hectares / 75 tons
- sugarcane: 20 hectares / 390 tons
Data are from IBGE
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