SAO GONCALO

city, southwestern Rio de Janeiro state, eastern Brazil, on the Riacho (stream) Imbuau, just northeast of Neves. It is a northeastern suburb of Niteri, the former state capital. Its varied industries are dominated by chemical works. A large cement plant lies just to the east in Guaxindiba, and citrus fruits are grown in the area. Railroads and highways lead to downtown Niteri and to inland communities. Pop. (1980) 221,591.