Vila Velha do Cassiporé
Vila Velha do Cassiporé | |
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| Coordinates: 3°12′34″N 51°13′51″W / 3.2094°N 51.2308°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | North |
| State | Amapá |
| Municipality | Oiapoque |
| Area | |
• Total | 8,509 km2 (3,285 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 2,723 |
| • Density | 0.32/km2 (0.83/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Vila Velha do Cassiporé (or Vila Velha) is a village and district in the Brazilian municipality of Oiapoque, Amapá. It is located on the Cassiporé River. Vila Velha is in a protected area near the Cabo Orange National Park. In 2016, it was recognised as a Quilombo (escaped slaves) settlement.