Leblon
Leblon (Portuguese: /leˈblõ/) is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also the name of the local beach. The neighborhood is located in the South Zone of the city, between Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos and the Jardim de Alah channel, bordering the Gávea, Ipanema, Lagoa, and Vidigal neighborhoods. It is regarded as a very affluent area.
Leblon | |
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Neighborhood | |
Panoramic view of Leblon | |
Leblon Location in Rio de Janeiro Leblon Leblon (Brazil) | |
| Coordinates: 22°59′00″S 43°13′33″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Rio de Janeiro (RJ) |
| Municipality/City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Zone | South Zone |
| Administrative Region | Lagoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 46,044 |
Leblon began as a quilombo of escaped slaves created by a Portuguese abolitionist landowner.
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