São Bento

São Bento is a municipal district in northern Maranhão located in lowland areas near the Atlantic coast at around 22 meters elevation. The town serves as an administrative center providing basic services to surrounding communities.

The area grew from early Portuguese colonial settlements along the northern Brazilian coast, establishing agricultural and trading activities that shaped the region. These colonial foundations influenced how the town developed and organized over time.

Local communities celebrate through regional festivals and religious observances that shape daily life in the town. These traditions connect people to the broader cultural roots of northern Maranhão.

The town is accessible and straightforward to navigate given its flat terrain. Visitors can find government offices and basic facilities that serve the local area.

The town sits between the state capital and inland regions, making it a natural crossroads for goods and people moving through the area. This location has historically made it a link between coastal and interior communities.

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: December 7, 2025 20:24