Jaru

Jaru is an administrative division in Rondônia, located in the western Amazon region of Brazil. The territory lies across flat to gently rolling land crossed by rivers and covered largely with forest.

The region was originally home to the Jarus people who lived along the river valleys. Modern settlement began when a telegraph line was established here in 1912, marking the first steps of permanent colonization.

The town reflects both indigenous roots and the wave of Brazilian settlers who arrived during the 1970s colonization efforts. These two influences shape how people live and use the spaces around them today.

To explore the area, it helps to have your own transportation since distances between points can be long. The local infrastructure is basic but functional for visitors moving around the municipality.

The name comes from the indigenous Jarus people who controlled vast lands along the Rio Jaru before colonial times. Choosing to keep their name honors the original inhabitants in a way that few other places in the region do.

GPS coordinates: -10.43183,-62.47877

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26