Cantá

Cantá (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐ̃ˈta]) is a municipality located in the mideast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 18,799 (2020) and its area is 7,665 km².^[2]

Cantá
Municipality
Serra Grande in the background
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Roraima state
Coordinates: 2°36′36″N 60°35′49″W
Country	Brazil
Region	North
State	Roraima
Area
• Total	7,665 km2 (2,959 sq mi)
Population  (2022 [1])
• Total	18,682
• Density	2.4/km2 (6.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−4 (AMT)
Website	canta.rr.gov.br

The municipality of Cantá was established in 1995.^[3] It is an agricultural community based on dairy production, livestock and bananas.^[4]

The municipality is known for its nature. Tourist attractions include the Serra Grande mountains, and the waterfalls of Véu de Noiva.^[5] Cantá can be reached from Boa Vista via the BR-432 [pt] highway.^[6]

The Malacacheta Indigenous Territory is located in the municipality. The 28,658 hectares (70,820 acres) territory is home to Wapishana Amerindians. ^[7] The Tabalascada Indigenous Territory is shared by the Wapishana and the Macushi people, and measures 13,037 hectares (32,220 acres).^[8]