ilha do governador is an important region of rio de janeiro, home to about 250.000 people, commerce, and industries, in addition to rio's international airport.

with a size of 42 square kilometers, this island is the largest in the bay, and used to be an important destination for middle-class residents of rio de janeiro looking for beaches and parks.

the island was named in honor of salvador corrêa de sá, who in 1568 became governor of the province of rio de janeiro.