Laranjal do Jari

Laranjal do Jari is a municipality in western Amapá located at the border between Brazil and French Guiana. The region is shaped by Amazon rainforest and cut through by the Jari River, with the main populated areas linked by highways and river transport.

The Jari project launched in the 1960s transformed rainforest areas into plantations for the pulp industry, marking a major shift in regional development. This period of economic change reshaped land use and settlement patterns across the territory.

The municipality is home to the Wayampi Indigenous Territory, where Wayampi and Aparai communities maintain their traditional practices and connection to the land. Local residents have deep ties to the Amazon environment that shape their daily life and customs.

The region connects to surrounding areas through BR-156 and BR-210 highways, with a ferry service crossing the Jari River to Monte Dourado. Visitors should prepare for longer travel times as road conditions and river transport can vary with the season.

Local residents call the region Beiradão, meaning Big Edge, referring to its position at Amapá's western boundary. This nickname reflects both the geographic location and the scattered settlements that characterize life in this remote area.

Location: Amapá

Inception: 1987

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Shares border with: Vitória do Jari, Almeirim, Mazagão, Oiapoque, Pedra Branca do Amapari, Maripasoula

Website: http://laranjaldojari.ap.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -0.84194,-52.51583

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07