Viana

Viana serves as an administrative hub for the Baixada Maranhense region in northeastern Brazil. The town sits on flat terrain characterized by waterways and wetland areas.

The settlement grew from the Guajajara indigenous village of Maracu, where Jesuit missionaries arrived in 1683. This early foundation shaped the area's development over time.

The town reflects its ties to Gamela language speakers and traditional indigenous groups of the area. This connection shapes how locals relate to their land and community.

The town center has shops, banks, pharmacies, clinics, and markets that serve local residents. These facilities provide everyday goods and services to the surrounding population.

Part of the territory is protected within the Baixada Maranhense Environmental Protection Area, designated as a Ramsar wetland in 2000. This status gives the region international conservation recognition.

Location: Maranhão

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Shares border with: Cajari, Anajatuba, Arari, Matinha, Olinda Nova do Maranhão, Pedro do Rosário, Penalva, São João Batista, São Vicente Ferrer

GPS coordinates: -3.22000,-45.00389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31