Cantá

Cantá (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐ̃ˈta]) is a municipality located in the mideast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 18,799 (2020) and its area is 7,665 km².[2]

Cantá
Municipality
Serra Grande in the background
Serra Grande in the background
Flag of Cantá
Flag
Coat of arms of Cantá
Coat of arms
Cantá is located in Roraima
Cantá
Cantá
Location in Brazil
Cantá is located in Brazil
Cantá
Cantá
Cantá (Brazil)
Coordinates: 2°36′36″N 60°35′49″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNorth
StateRoraima
Area
 • Total7,665 km2 (2,959 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total18,799
 • Density2.5/km2 (6.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (AMT)
Websitecanta.rr.gov.br

The municipality of Cantá was established in 1995.[3] It is an agricultural community based on dairy production, livestock and bananas.[4]

The municipality is known for its nature. Tourist attractions include the Serra Grande mountains, and the waterfalls of Véu de Noiva.[5] Cantá can be reached from Boa Vista via the BR-432 highway.[6]

The Malacacheta Indigenous Territory is located in the municipality. The 28,658 hectares (70,820 acres) territory is home to Wapishana Amerindians. [7] The Tabalascada Indigenous Territory is shared by the Wapishana and the Macushi people, and measures 13,037 hectares (32,220 acres).[8]

References
  1. IBGE 2020
  2. "IBGE | Cidades | Roraima | Cantá". cidades.ibge.gov.br. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  3. "Cantá". IBGE (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  4. "TRAFEGABILIDADE Governo inicia recuperação de mais duas vicinais no Cantá". Government of Roraima (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  5. "Roraima TV: Fala Comunidade visita município do Cantá, em Roraima". Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  6. "Obras na BR-432/RR irão reduzir trajeto de Manaus a Boa Vista em 60 km". Estradas (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  7. "Terra Indígena Malacacheta". Terras Indigenas (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  8. "Terra Indígena Tabalascada". Terras Indigenas (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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