São José de Ribamar
Facing the Bay of São José on the eastern tip of Upaon-Açu Island, this coastal city in Maranhão is home to one of the most important Catholic sanctuaries in northern and northeastern Brazil, dedicated to São José de Ribamar — patron saint of the state. The city's name traces to a legend in which a Portuguese captain, saved from shipwreck through faith in Saint Joseph, brought the devotion ashore. São Luís, a UNESCO World Heritage city, lies within the wider metropolitan area.
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- Population244,579
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
São José de Ribamar: quick answers
Where is São José de Ribamar?
São José de Ribamar is in Brazil, about 28 km17 miles in a straight line from São Luís.
How do you get to São José de Ribamar?
The nearest airport is São Luís (SLZ), about 50 min away by road.
What's the weather like in São José de Ribamar?
The warmest month is October, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is March, at 26°C79°F. The wettest month is March, with about 446 mm17.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in São José de Ribamar?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.