Caxias
This city in eastern Maranhão cut through by the Itapecuru River and known locally as "terra das águas cristalinas" — land of crystal-clear waters — Caxias sits at the centre of the Cocais region and serves as the administrative hub of the Leste Maranhense metropolitan area. Its built environment retains 19th- and early 20th-century Portuguese-style architecture, though parts of that heritage have been lost over time. The surrounding area is noted for a rich water table, dense vegetation, and a well-defined rainy season.
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- Population156,973
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
Caxias: quick answers
Where is Caxias?
Caxias is in Brazil, about 65 km40 miles in a straight line from Teresina.
How do you get to Caxias?
The nearest airport is Teresina (THE), about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Caxias?
The warmest month is October, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is March, at 25°C78°F. The wettest month is March, with about 337 mm13.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Caxias?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.