Maranhão, Brazil · South America
Alcântara sits on the route: 20 minutes from São Luís.
Alcântara is a town located in Maranhão, Brazil. With a population of 18,467, it is an important destination in South America.
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Alcântara is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Maranhão. The municipality has a population of 22,112 (2020) and an area of 1,458 square kilometres (563 mi2). The municipality is 30 kilometres (19 mi) away from the state capital of Maranhão, São Luís, directly across the Bay of São Marcos.
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Alcântara is located in Maranhão, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -2.4041 latitude, -44.4167 longitude.
Alcântara has a population of approximately 18,467 people, making it a town in Brazil.
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