Grajaú
View of Grajaú, Maranhão
View of Grajaú, Maranhão
Flag of Grajaú
Coat of arms of Grajaú
Location in Maranhão  state
Location in Maranhão state
Grajaú is located in Brazil
Grajaú
Grajaú
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 5°49′8″S 46°8′20″W / 5.81889°S 46.13889°W / -5.81889; -46.13889
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateMaranhão
Area
  Total8,864 km2 (3,422 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
  Total70,065
  Density7.9/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (BRT)

Grajaú is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Maranhão. Founded on 29 April 1811, its population in 2020 was of 70,065. The total area is 8,864 km2.

It is one of the most important city in the south of the State. In Grajaú are located several industries of Plaster of Paris, as well as gypsum mining for other purposes (drywall, etc.). The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grajaú.

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