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Mazagão Velho
Place in North, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mazagão Velho is a district and town in the Brazilian municipality of Mazagão, in the state of Amapá. The town was founded in 1773[2] by refugees from the former colony of Mazagão in Morocco.[3] Mazagão Velho is known for the Festival of São Tiago which takes place between 16 and 28 July, and re-enacts the war between the Moors and the Christians.[4]
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Mazagão Velho | |
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![]() Festival of São Tiago in Mazagão Velho | |
Coordinates: 0.2252°S 51.4325°W / -0.2252; -51.4325 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | North |
State | Amapá |
Municipality | Mazagão |
Founded | 1773 |
Area | |
• Total | 8,939 km2 (3,451 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 7,598 |
• Density | 0.85/km2 (2.2/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 |
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