Piaçabuçu, Municipality in Alagoas, Brazil.
Piaçabuçu is a municipality in northeastern Brazil situated where the São Francisco River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The area is shaped by this meeting of river and sea, creating a landscape where freshwater and ocean waters interact.
The municipality was established in 1832, marking the beginning of organized administration in this part of Alagoas state. This founding helped shape long-term settlement and economic development in the region.
Local residents maintain deep ties to traditional fishing practices that shape daily work and community identity. These customs have been passed down through generations and remain central to how people here make their living.
The area can be reached by regional roads connecting to major cities in Alagoas, and local boats offer ways to explore along the river. Visitors should expect local conditions and make use of available transportation options to get around effectively.
The location sits just meters above sea level in a geographically rare position where river fresh water meets ocean salt water. This creates unique ecological conditions that shape the wildlife and plant life in the region.
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