The neighborhood of Conselheiro Paulino is a district of the city of Nova Friburgo in the state of Rio de Janeiro, comprising about 40 neighborhoods in an area of approximately 52 km². It is one of the most populous areas in the city, with over 40,000 residents, and is responsible for a significant portion of the local economy. Within this district is a housing complex, Condomínio Terra Nova, home to around 10,000 residents, including some affected by the socio-environmental disaster of 2011. The area lacks basic health, housing, and education services, along with a deficiency in socio-cultural activities.