Porto Grande
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Overview
Porto Grande became an independent municipality in 1993.[3]
The area around Porto Grande was first explored by gold miners, however nowadays it has become one of the biggest food producers in Amapá. It is a poor region where many homes do not have sewage system, and a quarter of the population does not have access to clean drinking water, however Porto Grande has one of the lowest illiteracy rates of Brazil.[4]
The Annual Pineapple Festival in September is a popular tourist attraction. Other attractions are the spa near the Araguari River.[5] As of 2021, a regional hospital was being constructed in Porto Grande.[6]
Geography
It has a tropical rainforest climate with a short dry season.[5]
The municipality contains 7.72% of the Script error: No such module "convert". Amapá State Forest, a sustainable use conservation unit established in 2006.[7]
Economy
Porto Grande is a major fruit producer in particular pineapples and oranges. Other economic activities are livestock like cattle, buffalo and pig, palm oil and pine plantations.[5]
Transport
Porto Grande is connected to the BR-156,[5] and the BR-210 highways.[8]
Neighboring municipalities
- Ferreira Gomes, north and northeast
- Macapá, southeast
- Santana, southeast
- Mazagão, southwest
- Pedra Branca do Amapari, northeast
- Serra do Navio, northwest
References
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