São Mateus, Espírito Santo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
São Mateus is a historic municipality in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, founded in 1544. It is known for its significant Afro-descendant heritage and its role as a former major port for enslaved Africans. Today, the economy relies on petroleum exploration and service industries.
Statistics
Area
2,338.73 km²
Population
128,542