São Luís, Maranhão

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São Luís, Maranhão

Name

São Luís, Maranhão

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

São Luís is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão, located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. Founded by the French in 1612, its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city serves as a major industrial hub with significant port operations for iron ore export.

Statistics

Area

827.14 km²

Population

1,037,775

Location