protect a large area of Atlantic Forest. The municipality contained the Floresta do Jacarandá Environmental Protection Area, but this was extinguished in 2013. It contains the Bacia dos Frades Environmental Protection Area, created in 1990. The municipality contains 20% of the Três Picos State Park, created in 2002. It contains part of the Central Rio de Janeiro Atlantic Forest Mosaic of conservation units, created in 2006. Climate Teresópolis features a subtropical highland climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb), with relatively cold and dry winters and mild and wet summers. The annual average temperature is 16 °C/60.8 °F. Teresópolis has one of the mildest climates in Brazil and this is one reason why the area has been chosen as Brazilian Football Confederation's training headquarters, hosting the Brazil national football team, located in Granja Comary. Tragedy The uncontrolled growth of Teresópolis and other cities of the mountainous region near Rio de Janeiro led to the construction of a great number of houses in mountainous terrain or on the banks of rivers. This fact, together with a 24-hour rainfall that exceeded what was expected for the entire month, caused a series of floods and mudslides in January 2011. More than 400 people died and thousands lost their houses in the event, which is considered the worst weather-related tragedy in Brazilian history. . Gallery Sister cities Teresópolis' sister cities are: Rio de Janeiro References External links Official City Hall (Prefeitura Municipal) Municipal Legislative Chamber (Câmara Municipal) Tourism Visite Teresópolis - Tourism, Information, news, photos... Teresopolis.com.br - Complete guide to the city, Information, news, and photos TeresopolisOn - Information, news, and photos Portal Terê - Complete guide to the city 1891 establishments in Brazil Populated places established in 1891 Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state)