Canindé de São Francisco

Canindé de São Francisco stretches across 902 square kilometers of land near the São Francisco River at an elevation of 277 meters above sea level.

The municipality, established in January 1953, emerged as an administrative division within Sergipe state, marking a period of regional organization and development.

Local residents maintain their traditions through festivals and celebrations that combine indigenous, African, and European influences throughout the calendar year.

The municipal government provides educational support through the distribution of school supplies and implements professional training programs for tourism guides.

The territory contains part of the Rio São Francisco Natural Monument, featuring protected canyons and the Lagoa do Frio Municipal Nature Park.

Location: Sergipe

Inception: 1953

Elevation above the sea: 277 m

Shares border with: Poço Redondo, Delmiro Gouveia, Olho d'Água do Casado, Paulo Afonso, Pedro Alexandre, Piranhas, Santa Brígida

Website: http://caninde.se.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -9.64194,-37.78778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59