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Alcântara, Maranhão

Brazil

City2.4041° S, 44.4167° W

Located in Maranhão, Brazil, Alcântara is a city. It is home to 18,467 people.

Population18,467
ProvinceMaranhão
Coordinates2.4041° S, 44.4167° W
CountryBrazil
Rank in Brazil#1,970 of 72,391

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About Alcântara

The location of Alcântara corresponds to 2.40° S, 44.42° W, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is within the Maranhão area of Brazil.

Among the 72,391 cities of Brazil, Alcântara holds position #1,970 with a population of 18,467.

Cities in Maranhão

Maranhão is one of Brazil's administrative regions. Alcântara is one of its main cities, along with São Luís, São José de Ribamar, Imperatriz. Alcântara has 18,467 inhabitants.

São Luís917,237São José de Ribamar244,579Imperatriz218,106Timon174,465Caxias156,973Paço do Lumiar145,643Codó114,275Açailândia106,550Bacabal103,711Balsas101,767

Nearby Cities

Around Alcântara, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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CajueiroCity
5.7 km
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PepitalCity
6.3 km
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PirapemaCity
8 km
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Agrovila PepitalCity
8.7 km
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ManivalCity
8.9 km
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Agrovila MarundáCity
10.6 km
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Rio GrandeCity
11.2 km
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Agrovila PeruCity
12.2 km
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Cujupé VelhoCity
13.8 km
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Cujupé NovoCity
16.1 km
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IlhinhaNeighborhood
16.4 km
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São FranciscoNeighborhood
17.4 km
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Vila Mauro Fecury INeighborhood
17.5 km
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Vila NovaNeighborhood
17.9 km
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JaracatiNeighborhood
18.4 km
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Vila São LuisNeighborhood
18.5 km
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ArarengauaCity
18.6 km
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São LuísRegional capital · 917,237 inhab.
18.8 km
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JaracatyNeighborhood
18.9 km
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CamboaNeighborhood
19.3 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alcântara?

Alcântara has a population of 18,467. It ranks #1,970 in Brazil by population.

What province or state is Alcântara in?

Alcântara is located in Maranhão, Brazil.

Where is Alcântara located?

Alcântara is located at coordinates 2.40° S, 44.42° W in Maranhão, Brazil.

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