Terra Indígena Mãe Maria

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Terra Indígena Mãe Maria, Indigenous territory in Bom Jesus do Tocantins, Brazil.

The Terra Indígena Mãe Maria extends across 62,975 hectares of dense forest, providing a home for five indigenous groups in northern Brazil.

The Brazilian government officially recognized this territory through Decree 93.148 in August 1986, establishing protected status for indigenous communities.

Five distinct indigenous groups, including three Gavião communities and two Guarani groups, maintain their languages and traditions within this protected area.

The National Indian Foundation manages access to the territory and coordinates health services through the Lower Tocantins Indigenous Health District.

The territory contains complete coverage of dense ombrophilous forest, supporting traditional hunting and gathering practices of its 1,302 inhabitants.

Location: Bom Jesus do Tocantins

GPS coordinates: -5.11685,-48.92490

Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:13

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