Riachão, Municipality in Maranhão, Brazil
Riachão is a municipality in Maranhão state in northeastern Brazil, covering a region of agricultural land and scattered communities. The terrain includes rolling hills and open grasslands where farming and cattle raising form the backbone of local activity.
Riachão was established as an independent municipality in 1953, reshaping the administrative divisions of Maranhão state. Its development followed the expansion of rural settlements and regional agricultural growth in the area.
The inhabitants of Riachão maintain strong connections to indigenous, African, and Portuguese traditions through local celebrations and regional cooking methods.
The municipality is connected by roads to neighboring areas, allowing access to local markets and services throughout the region. Visiting during the dry season makes travel easier, as roads are in better condition.
Local farmers in Riachão contribute to the regional economy through livestock raising and agricultural production, sustaining the community of 22,334 residents.
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