Itaperuna () is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It had a population of 103,800 in 2020, and has an area of 1.105,3 km2. History Itaperuna was founded in 1889, after being separated from the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes. Location Itaperuna is located 230 km from the state capital Rio de Janeiro. Its neighbouring municipalities are: Bom Jesus do Itabapoana – north, northeast and east Campos dos Goytacazes – east Italva – east and southeast Cambuci – south São José de Ubá – south Miracema – southwest Laje do Muriaé – west Patrocínio de Muriaé – northwest Eugenópolis - northwest Antônio Prado de Minas - northwest Transportation The city is served by Ernani do Amaral Peixoto Airport. References Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state)