Bom Jesus do Itabapoana () is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It had a population of 37,203 as of 2020, and has an area of 598,8 km2. It was founded in 1939, after being separated from the municipality of Itaperuna. Geography The northern border of Bom Jesus do Itabapoana is delimited by the Itabapoana River, which divides the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. The city is located 251 km in a straight line from the state capital Rio de Janeiro. Its neighbouring municipalities are: São José do Calçado (ES) – north Bom Jesus do Norte (ES) – north Apiacá (ES) – north Mimoso do Sul (ES) – northeast Campos dos Goytacazes – east and southeast Itaperuna – south and southeast Natividade – west Varre-Sai – northwest Guaçuí (ES)- northwest References External links Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state)