Happy TravellerWelcome to São Miguel do Guamá, a delightful municipality located in the state of Pará, Brazil. With a population of around 59,632 people and an area of 1094,839 km², this charming city is full of history, culture, and natural beauty. Situated at a latitude of 01º3736 south and a longitude of 47º2900 west, São Miguel do Guamá is located at an altitude of 10 meters and is cut by the Guamá River from west to east. The city has four districts: Caju, Urucuri, Urucuriteua, and the district-sede, which is identified by the name of the municipality itself.
São Miguel do Guamá has a rich history that dates back to the seventeenth century when the Portuguese settlers navigated along the Guamá River. The government of the Captaincy granted sesmarias to the friars of the Convent of Carmo, and they founded the farm of Pernambuco. In 1758, land was donated for the formation of a chapel where Bishop Miguel de Bulhões created the parish of São Miguel, also known as São Miguel da Cachoeira. With the creation of the parish and the presence of the vicar at the headquarters, the Mother Church was built, and the place became a village, still a simple parish throughout the colonial period. In terms of counties, on the border of the province of Pará, the territory of the then parish became part of the municipality of Ourém. In 1872, São Miguel do Guamá dismembered itself, acquiring the category of Village, and already in 1873, the Provincial Assembly created the respective municipality, with the law nº 2,663 of October 31 of 1873, from there, São Miguel left the category of town happening to be municipality.
São Miguel do Guamá’s economy is based on bricks and tiles manufacturing, with an average of about 50 industries producing about 30 million bricks and 8 million tiles per month, sold to all regions of the country. The largest industries are São Cerâmica Barreira, Barbosa, Cemil, and Kamiranga.
The municipality has one public university, UEPA-universidade estadual do Pará, and other institutions. São Miguel do Guamá attracts visitors with its rich history and cultural heritage, natural attractions, and local cuisine. The city is also known for its festivals, such as the Festa do Açaí, which celebrates the açaí fruit and its importance to the local economy.
São Miguel do Guamá is surrounded by other municipalities such as Santa Maria do Pará and Bonito to the north; Ourém to the east; São Domingos do Capim and Irituia to the south and Inhangapi and Castanhal to the west.
In summary, São Miguel do Guamá is a city that has a lot to offer for those who are interested in experiencing the local culture, history, and natural beauty of Brazil. Whether it’s exploring the city’s landmarks, enjoying the local food, or just taking in the sights and sounds of the city, São Miguel do Guamá is a fantastic destination that should not be missed.
