Parintins
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Parintins is a municipality located in the Amazonas state of Brazil, situated on Tupinambarana Island in the Amazon River. Founded in 1796 by José Pedro Cordovil, it initially focused on arapaima fishing and cocoa farming. The city is renowned for the annual Parintins Folklore Festival, celebrating the Boi-Bumbá tradition.
Statistics
Area
5,952.39 km²
Population
115,363