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Alcântara

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Location & Surroundings

Alcântara is a second-order administrative division in Maranhao, Brazil with 21,852 inhabitants, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alcantara, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Brasilia is about 1540 km to the south. The nearest airport is Antonio Guerreiro Airport, 29 km away.

Overview

Alcântara is municipality of Maranhão state, Brazil — PT município brasileiro no estado do Maranhão.

It is located in Maranhão, Brazil.

The population is about 21,851 (2010).

It covers about 1,458 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 32 metre.

Also known as: Alcantara, Brazil

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Basic Data

  • Country Brazil
  • Located in Maranhão
  • Area 1,458 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 19' 40" S, 44° 30' 22" W
  • Elevation DEM: 39 m
  • Timezone America/Belem
  • Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 21,852
  • Pop. Density 15 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Real (BRL)
  • Phone Prefix +55

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Weather in Alcântara

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alcântara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 30.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.

Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 26.3 3.5 54 78 1,011.3 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 29.2 4.6 69 66 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 64 159.6 n/a
12h 30.7 3.9 43 59 1,010.7 0.10 / 0.10 24 607.7 n/a
18h 26.4 4.0 39 82 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 132.5 n/a
Tomorrow 26.0 4.2 52 84 1,010.8 0.02 / 0.02 38 0.0 n/a
30h 29.5 5.0 69 64 1,014.4 0.42 / 0.43 92 157.5 n/a
36h 30.4 4.4 65 57 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.21 31 636.8 n/a
42h 25.7 3.2 47 80 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 131.0 n/a
Tuesday 25.6 4.1 53 77 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 28.3 4.7 72 66 1,013.8 0.06 / 0.06 94 116.6 n/a
60h 30.5 4.7 51 55 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 701.4 n/a
66h 25.8 3.7 46 78 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 138.4 n/a
Wednesday 25.7 4.1 53 79 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 57 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alcântara?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 30.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alcântara today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Alcântara?
Local time is 09:59. Time zone: America/Belem (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Alcântara?
Alcântara is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Alcântara?
Population about 21,852.
What is the elevation of Alcântara?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Alcântara located?
It is at -2.32768, -44.50617 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alcântara in?
It is in Brazil.

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Last updated 2015-06-25
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