Óbidos, Border city in northern Pará, Brazil
Located at the narrowest point of the Amazon River, Óbidos stretches along steep riverbanks with colonial buildings facing the water.
Established in 1697 as a military fort, the city gained importance as a strategic location for controlling navigation on the Amazon River.
The local population maintains traditional fishing practices and creates handicrafts using materials from the Amazon forest.
The city connects to other regional centers through regular boat services on the Amazon River and small aircraft at its municipal airport.
The Amazon River narrows to 1.6 kilometers at Óbidos, creating strong currents that reach depths of 90 meters.
Location: Pará
Inception: 1697
Website: http://www.obidos.pa.gov.br
Shares border with: Oriximiná, Almeirim, Alenquer, Curuá, Juruti, Santarém
Website: http://obidos.pa.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -1.91778,-55.51778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:47
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