Cocal

Cocal is a municipality in Piauí that sits on an elevated plateau within the Serra da Ibiapaba region. The terrain is hilly with small rivers running through it, carrying water from higher areas down into the valleys.

The municipality was established as part of the administrative division that developed across northeastern Brazil in the 1800s. Settlement followed traditional patterns shaped by Portuguese colonial land organization practices.

The residents of Cocal maintain agricultural traditions that combine Indigenous practices with Portuguese colonial influences in their farming methods.

The best time to visit is during the dry season when roads are easier to travel. Visitors should hire local guides to properly explore the rural area and its natural features.

Water from the region feeds into several major rivers that are crucial for agricultural development across the northeast. These waterways connect the plateau area to distant lowlands and make it an important hub in the regional ecosystem.

Location: Piauí

Elevation above the sea: 160 m

Shares border with: Cocal dos Alves, Piracuruca, Bom Princípio do Piauí, Buriti dos Lopes, Caraúbas do Piauí, Granja, Luís Correia, Viçosa do Ceará

GPS coordinates: -3.47083,-41.55500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41