São João do Piauí

São João do Piauí is a municipality in southeastern Piauí state in northeastern Brazil. The territory comprises several towns and rural areas with a mixed landscape of fields and scattered settlements.

The municipality was founded as an administrative center and played a role in the development of Piauí state. Its establishment was part of the regional administrative structure of northeastern Brazil.

The inhabitants, known as sanjoanenses, maintain strong educational values with a literacy rate of 98.3% among children between 6 and 14 years old.

The place is reachable by road and offers basic services like small shops and government offices. Visitors should expect simple infrastructure and be prepared for the heat and tropical climate.

The Jenipapo Dam serves as a water reservoir for the region while providing recreational activities for residents in the tropical climate.

GPS coordinates: -8.36014,-42.24876

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26