Quatis (Portuguese pronunciation: [kwɐˈtʃis]) is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is situated in the Southeast region of the country, approximately 80 km (50 mi) north‑west of the state capital, Rio de Janeiro.
Geography
- Coordinates: 22° 24′ 25″ S, 44° 15′ 28″ W (22.40694° S, 44.25778° W)
- Total area: 286.244 km² (110.519 sq mi)
- Elevation: 221 m (725 ft) above sea level
Demographics
- Population (2020 census): 14,435 inhabitants
Administration
- Country: Brazil
- State: Rio de Janeiro
- Government: Municipal administration headed by a mayor (prefeito). As of the latest available data, the mayor is Bruno (affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, PMDB).
Time zone
- UTC−3 (Brasília Time)
Quatis forms part of the mesoregion known as Centro Fluminense and is one of the many municipalities that comprise the state of Rio de Janeiro. The municipality maintains an official website for public information and services.
References
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), 2020 Census data.
- Wikipedia, “Quatis,” accessed April 8 2026.