Alcântara, Maranhão
Alcântara | |
|---|---|
Alcântara government building | |
Location in Maranhão state | |
| Coordinates: 02°24′32″S 44°24′54″W / 2.40889°S 44.41500°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Maranhão |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,458 km2 (563 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
• Total | 22,112 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 65250-000 |
| Area code | +55 98 |
Alcântara is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Maranhão. The municipality has a population of 22,112 (2020) and an area of 1458 km2. The municipality is 30 km away from the state's capital, São Luís.