Raposa, Administrative division in Maranhão, Brazil.
The municipality of Raposa spans across coastal areas at latitude -2.43722222 and longitude -44.10222222, within the northeastern region of Brazil's Maranhão state.
The administrative division emerged from a settlement of fishing communities, leading to its establishment as a formally recognized municipal territory within Maranhão.
Local residents maintain strong connections to traditional fishing practices while incorporating elements of indigenous and Afro-Brazilian heritage into their daily customs.
The Prefeitura Municipal de Raposa oversees public services, including education facilities, healthcare centers, and infrastructure development throughout the administrative region.
The municipal administration integrates coastal resource management with local governance, supporting both traditional fishing practices and modern urban development initiatives.
GPS coordinates: -2.43722,-44.10222
Latest update: March 12, 2025 13:16
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