Parnaíba, Port city in northwestern Piauí, Brazil
Parnaíba stands as the second largest city in Piauí state, situated along the Igaraçu River just 14 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean.
The city emerged as a trading post in 1761 and received official city status in 1844, developing into the primary commercial center of the Parnaíba River valley.
Local traditions in Parnaíba combine indigenous, African, and Portuguese elements, particularly visible in regional music, dance performances, and culinary practices.
The international airport connects travelers to major Brazilian cities, while the local port facilitates the export of carnauba wax, babassu oil, and agricultural products.
The Parnaíba Delta forms the only oceanic delta in the Americas, featuring numerous islands, mangroves, and waterways that create distinct ecological zones.
Location: Piauí
Inception: August 14, 1844
Elevation above the sea: 24 m
Shares border with: Luís Correia, Araioses, Bom Princípio do Piauí, Ilha Grande, Buriti dos Lopes
Website: http://parnaiba.pi.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -2.90500,-41.77694
Latest update: May 29, 2025 01:20
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426 m
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Casarão do Embaixador
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Sobrado de Dona Auta
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Porto das Barcas
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Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
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391 m
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