Cantá
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Cantá | |
|---|---|
 Serra Grande in the background | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in Roraima state | |
| Coordinates: 2°36′36″N 60°35′49″W / 2.61000°N 60.59694°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | North |
| State | Roraima |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,665 km2 (2,959 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 [1]) | |
• Total | 18,682 |
| • Density | 2.437/km2 (6.313/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AMT) |
| Website | canta.rr.gov.br |
Cantá (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐ̃ˈta]) is a municipality located in the mideast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 18,799 (2020) and its area is 7,665 km2.[2]
The municipality of Cantá was established in 1995.[3] It is an agricultural community based on dairy production, livestock and bananas.[4]
The municipality is known for its nature. Tourist attractions include the Serra Grande mountains, and the waterfalls of Véu de Noiva.[5] Cantá can be reached from Boa Vista via the BR-432 highway.[6]
The Malacacheta Indigenous Territory is located in the municipality. The 28,658 hectares (70,820 acres) territory is home to Wapishana Amerindians. [7] The Tabalascada Indigenous Territory is shared by the Wapishana and the Macushi people, and measures 13,037 hectares (32,220 acres).[8]
