São Bento, Municipal district in northern Maranhão, Brazil
São Bento spans across lowland areas near the Atlantic coast at an elevation of 22 meters above sea level in northern Maranhão state.
The region developed from early Portuguese colonial settlements along the northern Brazilian coast, establishing agricultural and trading activities in Maranhão.
Local communities maintain traditions through regional festivals, religious celebrations, and customs that reflect the heritage of northern Maranhão.
The municipality functions as an administrative center for surrounding communities, providing essential services and governmental facilities to local residents.
The geographical position at -2.69 latitude and -44.82 longitude places São Bento in a strategic location between the state capital and inland regions.
Location: Maranhão
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Shares border with: Palmeirândia, Bacurituba, Cajapió, Pedro do Rosário, Peri Mirim, Pinheiro, São Vicente Ferrer
GPS coordinates: -2.69583,-44.82083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:07
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