Macapá
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Macapá is a Brazilian city and the capital of Amapá state, situated near the Amazon Delta's mouth. Founded in 1758 by Sebastião Veiga Cabral, it originated as a Portuguese military base. The city is notable for the equator running through its center.
Statistics
Area
6,407.12 km²
Population
512,902