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Place in North, Brazil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cachaço is a district in the Brazilian municipality of Serra do Navio in the state of Amapá. It is located along the Amapari River.[2]
Cachaço | |
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Coordinates: 0.8759°N 52.0180°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | North |
State | Amapá |
Municipality | Serra do Navio |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 922 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Cachaço was founded by gold miners[2] during the late 19th century gold rush.[3] The village is named after cachaça, a distilled spirit made from sugarcane.[2] Cachaço became a district of Serra do Navio in 2001.[4] In the 21st century, the discovery of gold in the neighbouring town of Pedra Branca do Amapari[5] has resulted in the return of garimpeiros (illegal gold prospectors) to Cachaço.[6]
Cachaço has a school,[7] a health care centre, and a police station.[2] The village is connected to the BR-210 highway.[8]
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