Codó

Codó is a municipality in eastern Maranhão and sits in an area of tropical vegetation where small rivers run through the landscape. The city connects to the state capital by major road and functions as a regional center.

The settlement emerged at the end of the 1700s when Portuguese immigrants arrived and began farming, with the area developing from there. In the 1800s, the place gained official city status through state law.

This place is known as a center for Afro-Brazilian religious practices, with local spiritual sites that draw believers from across the region. These communities and their traditions form an important part of daily life here.

The city is easily reached by a modern highway and offers good connections to larger neighboring towns in the region. The flat surroundings make getting around and finding your way simple.

The area sits within a forest-rich zone with abundant vegetation that people have long used and shaped over time. This woodland is a defining feature of the natural surroundings where the city grew.

Location: Maranhão

Inception: April 16, 1896

Elevation above the sea: 47 m

Shares border with: Timbiras, Afonso Cunha, Aldeias Altas, Capinzal do Norte, Caxias, Chapadinha, Coroatá, Dom Pedro, Gonçalves Dias, Governador Archer, Peritoró, Santo Antônio dos Lopes, São João do Soter

Website: http://codo.ma.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -4.45500,-43.88583

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:48