Barcarena, Brazil
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Barcarena is a Brazilian city in the state of Pará. It has a population of 102,015 and is part of the Belém metropolitan area.[1] The city's economy relies largely on agriculture and bauxite. There are also facilities for pig iron nearby.[2]
[edit] History
The town was originally inhabited by the Aruá Indians. In 1709 Jesuits came.
