Canaã dos Carajás

Canaã dos Carajás is a municipal administrative center in southeastern Pará, situated in a region with significant mineral deposits. The town features residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and basic urban infrastructure supporting the local population.

The municipality emerged in the 1970s as part of large-scale mining development in the region. This growth transformed an area previously inhabited by indigenous communities into an economic center linked to industrial extraction.

The population combines elements of indigenous traditions with contemporary Brazilian society, creating a distinct regional identity shaped by mining activities.

Visitors will find several hotels and restaurants serving local food, along with basic services and shops. The town is best accessed by car and offers banks, stores, and everyday amenities for travelers passing through.

The S11D, located within the municipality borders, represents the largest iron ore mining operation in the world.

Location: Pará

Elevation above the sea: 210 m

Shares border with: Água Azul do Norte, Curionópolis, Parauapebas, Sapucaia

Website: http://canaadoscarajas.pa.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -6.49694,-49.87778

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:12