Nova Friburgo is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil. It is located in the mountainous region, in the Center Mesoregion of the state, 136 km from its capital Rio de Janeiro. The town is 846 m above sea level. Its population was 191,158 and its area is 933 km².
The main economic activities are the undergarment industry, olericulture, goat raising, various industries and tourism. It is also the coldest city of the state.