Barcarena, Pará

Barcarena is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pará. It has a population of 102,015 and is part of the Belém metropolitan area.[1] The city's economy relies largely on agriculture and bauxite. There are also facilities for pig iron nearby.[2]

History

The town was originally inhabited by the Aruá Indians. In 1709 Jesuits came.

References

  1. ↑ Rainforest Cities By John O. Browder, Brian
  2. ↑ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3MKT/is_24-1_112/ai_n6106309

Coordinates: 01°30′21″S 48°37′33″W / 1.50583°S 48.62583°W / -1.50583; -48.62583

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