Marechal Deodoro

Marechal Deodoro is a municipality located along Brazil's northeastern coast in the state of Alagoas. The town contains colonial-era buildings, natural vegetation, and sits in a tropical climate zone.

The town was founded in 1611 as Vila Madalena and served as Alagoas' first capital before the seat moved elsewhere. It gained further significance as the birthplace of Brazil's first president, Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca.

The Museu de Arte Sacra do Convento de Santa Maria displays religious artworks reflecting Portuguese, African, and indigenous influences that shaped the region. These pieces show how different cultures left their mark on local life.

The town connects to Maceió through regular public transportation, with travel time around 40 minutes from the state capital. The drier season offers more comfortable conditions for exploring the area on foot.

Three colonial-era structures designated as national monuments preserve buildings from when the region protected Brazil's valuable wood exports. These sites reveal how important this locality was to the country's early economic development.

Location: Alagoas

Inception: 1611

Elevation above the sea: 29 m

Shares border with: Barra de São Miguel, Pilar, São Miguel dos Campos, Coqueiro Seco, Maceió, Santa Luzia do Norte, Satuba

Website: http://marechaldeodoro.al.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -9.71000,-35.89500

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:54