Floriano

Floriano is a municipality in Piauí state situated on the right bank of the Parnaíba River. It covers an area of 3,409 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 179 meters, across from the city of Barão de Grajaú in neighboring Maranhão state.

The area originated from four colonial land grants given to Domingos Afonso Mafrense in 1676 to develop agriculture and ranching. This early settlement laid the foundation for the region's economic development over the centuries.

The local folklore weaves together Portuguese, Indigenous, African, and Arab traditions through celebrations and performances that visitors can witness. These cultural expressions appear throughout the year in community gatherings and festivals that mark the region's diverse heritage.

The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to September when weather is most stable. The Parnaíba River is the central geographical feature that shapes movement and activities throughout the area.

In 1873, the Rural Establishment São Pedro de Alcântara opened as the first agricultural school in the Americas with a distinctive mission. The school taught children of enslaved people modern farming techniques, offering them an unusual educational opportunity for that era.

Location: Piauí

Inception: 1897

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Shares border with: Francisco Ayres, Amarante, Barão de Grajaú, Itaueira, Jerumenha, Nazaré do Piauí, São José do Peixe

Website: http://floriano.pi.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -6.76694,-43.02278

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:31