Barcarena, Pará
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Country | Brazil |
Region | North Region |
State | Pará |
Time zone | BRT (UTC-3) |
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
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