Barcarena
Pará, Brazil
City·Industrial, Developing, Riverine
Barcarena is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pará, strategically located along the Tocantins River. With a population of over 127,000, it is an integral part of the Belém metropolitan area. The city is economically driven by agriculture and bauxite mining, with facilities for pig iron production nearby. Barcarena is also developing as a major transshipping port, enhancing its role in international trade by linking rail and river transport, thereby reducing shipping times and costs.
Highlights
- Key player in bauxite mining and agriculture.
- Strategic location on the Tocantins River.
- Part of the Belém metropolitan area.
- Developing transshipping port facilities.
- Proximity to pig iron production facilities.
Things to consider before traveling to Barcarena
- Close access to the Tocantins River, ideal for industrial shipping.
- Part of the Belém metropolitan area, offering urban amenities.