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Chapadinha, Administrative municipality in eastern Maranhão, Brazil

Located 235 kilometers southeast of São Luís, Chapadinha extends across 3,247 square kilometers within the Munim River basin of Maranhão state.

The municipality of Chapadinha received its administrative designation in 1938, leading to significant territorial organization in eastern Maranhão region.

The local community of Chapadinha maintains traditions influenced by indigenous peoples and African heritage through regional festivals and agricultural celebrations.

Chapadinha experiences a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 31 to 36 degrees Celsius, featuring wet seasons from January to May.

The Chapada Limpa Extractive Reserve, established in 2007, spans 11,971 hectares within the municipality, preserving natural resources for sustainable use.

Location: Maranhão

Inception: 1938

Elevation above the sea: 86 m

Shares border with: Vargem Grande, Afonso Cunha, Aldeias Altas, Buriti, Codó, Coelho Neto, Mata Roma, Nina Rodrigues, São Benedito do Rio Preto, Timbiras, Urbano Santos

GPS coordinates: -3.74194,-43.36000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54

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