Oeiras

Oeiras is a municipality in northeastern Piauí situated approximately 162 meters above sea level. The town features colonial-era buildings and quiet streets that define its traditional Brazilian character.

Oeiras was founded in the late 1600s and grew into a regional administrative center. It played an important role in gold mining operations during Brazil's colonial era.

The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary shapes daily life in the town, serving as a gathering place where locals celebrate their Catholic traditions. Its white walls and simple design stand out against the surrounding streets.

The town connects to larger cities in Piauí via regional roads and offers basic lodging options like guesthouses and small hotels. Visitors should expect modest infrastructure typical of smaller Brazilian towns.

The town sits at a boundary between two of Brazil's geographic regions, making it a historical crossroads between different landscape types. This position shaped the area's development and economic importance across centuries.

Location: Piauí

Elevation above the sea: 162 m

Shares border with: Colônia do Piauí, São João da Varjota, Barra d'Alcântara, Cajazeiras do Piauí, Inhuma, Ipiranga do Piauí, Nazaré do Piauí, Novo Oriente do Piauí, Santa Cruz do Piauí, Santa Rosa do Piauí, São Francisco do Piauí, Tanque do Piauí, Várzea Grande, Wall Ferraz

GPS coordinates: -7.02500,-42.13083

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:46