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Chapadinha

Chapadinha
Municipality
Flag of Chapadinha
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Location in Maranhão  state
Location in Maranhão state
Chapadinha is located in Brazil
Chapadinha
Chapadinha
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 03°44′31″S 43°21′36″W / 3.74194°S 43.36000°W / -3.74194; -43.36000Coordinates: 03°44′31″S 43°21′36″W / 3.74194°S 43.36000°W / -3.74194; -43.36000
Country  Brazil
Region Northeast Region
State Maranhão
Area
 • Total 3,247 km2 (1,254 sq mi)
Population (2015)
 • Total 77,684
 • Density 24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)

Chapadinha is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Maranhão. It is located 235 km south-east of the state capital São Luís. The population is 77,684 (2015) and the total area is 3,247 km2.

The municipality lies in the Munim River basin. The municipality contains the 11,971 hectares (29,580 acres) Chapada Limpa Extractive Reserve, created in 2007.



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