Complexo do Alemão

Complexo do Alemão (Portuguese: [kõˈplɛksu dwɐleˈmɐ̃w], German's Complex) is a group of favelas (low-income historically informal neighborhoods) in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Complexo do Alemão
Neighborhood
Gondola lift leaving the Estação da Baiana (Baiana Station) within the Complexo do Alemão; which was used by local residents and tourists prior to its closure.
Complexo do Alemão
Location in Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates: 22°51′38″S 43°16′25″W
Country Brazil
StateRio de Janeiro (RJ)
Municipality/CityRio de Janeiro
ZoneNorth Zone
Administrative RegionComplexo do Alemão
Area
  Total2.96 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total69,143
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