Belém lies in northern Brazil, serving as the capital of Pará, near the mouth of the Amazon River along Guajará Bay. It sits just south of the equator, with Ananindeua to the east and Barcarena across the bay, forming a busy metropolitan region.
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Where is Belém Located?
Belém lies in northern Brazil, serving as the capital of Pará, near the mouth of the Amazon River along Guajará Bay. It sits just south of the equator, with Ananindeua to the east and Barcarena across the bay, forming a busy metropolitan region.
The city covers about 1,059 sq km (409 sq mi) and plays a major role in the Amazon region. Population: 1,303,403 (Census 2022). Its setting blends riverfront areas, islands, and dense urban neighborhoods surrounded by rainforest landscapes.
Daily life reflects a mix of colonial history and Amazonian culture. Key attractions include Ver-o-Peso Market, Estação das Docas, Forte do Presépio, Mangal das Garças, and Basílica de Nazaré.
Belém Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Pará |
| County | Belém Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | North Brazil |
| Population | 1,303,403 (2022) |
| Area | 1,059 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 66000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 91 |
| Major Roads | BR-316, BR-010 |
| Nearest Airport | Val de Cans Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Ananindeua, Castanhal |
| Famous For | Amazon gateway, culture |
| Main Attractions | Ver-o-Peso, Docas, Nazaré |
| Transport | Road, river, air |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Belém to Major Cities in Brazil
- Belém to Ananindeua - 9 mi (14 km)
- Belém to Castanhal - 42 mi (68 km)
- Belém to Abaetetuba - 60 mi (97 km)
- Belém to Barcarena - 25 mi (40 km)
- Belém to Macapá - 360 mi (580 km)
- Belém to Santarém - 530 mi (853 km)
- Belém to São Luís - 300 mi (483 km)
- Belém to Teresina - 600 mi (966 km)
- Belém to Fortaleza - 700 mi (1126 km)
- Belém to Palmas - 780 mi (1255 km)
- Belém to Brasília - 1000 mi (1609 km)
- Belém to Goiânia - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Belém to Salvador - 1300 mi (2092 km)
- Belém to Recife - 1300 mi (2092 km)
- Belém to Rio de Janeiro - 1500 mi (2414 km)
- Belém to São Paulo - 1600 mi (2575 km)
- Belém to Manaus - 800 mi (1287 km)
- Belém to Porto Alegre - 2400 mi (3862 km)
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