Pedreiras

The municipality of Pedreiras extends across varied terrain at 67 meters above sea level, featuring urban areas surrounded by agricultural lands in northern Brazil.

The administrative structure of Pedreiras emerged from the transformation of Portuguese colonial territories into modern Brazilian municipalities through systematic territorial reorganization.

Local residents maintain regional traditions through frequent community gatherings, where they prepare traditional dishes using cassava, beans, and regional ingredients.

The municipality connects to neighboring cities through a network of regional roads, making it accessible from major urban centers in the state of Maranhão.

The Igreja São Benedito stands as a central architectural element in Pedreiras, reflecting the religious and social development of this Maranhão municipality.

Location: Maranhão

Elevation above the sea: 67 m

Shares border with: Trizidela do Vale, Bernardo do Mearim, Esperantinópolis, Joselândia, Lima Campos, Poção de Pedras, Santo Antônio dos Lopes, São José dos Basílios, São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão

GPS coordinates: -4.57389,-44.59694

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13