Balsas, Administrative region in Maranhão, Brazil.
The Balsas region spans across the southern portion of Maranhão state, featuring a landscape of agricultural fields and natural Cerrado vegetation.
The administrative division of Balsas developed into a major agricultural center during the late 20th century through the expansion of soybean cultivation.
The population of Balsas maintains traditional festivals that combine indigenous practices with Portuguese colonial influences throughout the calendar year.
Regular bus services connect Balsas to major cities in Maranhão state, with the central terminal operating daily transportation routes.
The region participates in the MATOPIBA agricultural frontier, which represents one of Brazil's most productive grain-growing areas in the Northeast.
Location: Maranhão
Elevation above the sea: 535 m
Shares border with: Riachão, Tasso Fragoso, São Raimundo das Mangabeiras, Alto Parnaíba, Campos Lindos, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Lizarda, Nova Colinas, Recursolândia, Sambaíba
Website: https://balsas.ma.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -7.53278,-46.03583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
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