Macapá

[ muh-kuh-pah ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Amapá, in NE Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon.

Macapá

/ makaˈpa /

noun

1. a town in NE Brazil, capital of the federal territory of Amapá, on the Canal do Norte of the Amazon delta. Pop: 377 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

“I had never seen it like this before. Not even my parents did it,” said Elinho, who, living now in Macapa, is away from the islands for the first time in his life.

From Seattle Times

Elinho told The Associated Press in his home in Macapa city, where he has lived since August with his wife, Sabrina Fernandes, 25, and their three sons.

From Seattle Times

After 20 years in Progresso, he plans to move to a community closer to Macapa in December.

From Seattle Times

Macapa authorities did not respond to numerous requests for information about Bailique from The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times

For those leaving Bailique behind, an entirely different life in the city of Macapa, the capital of Amapa state, is the obvious choice, but also a difficult one.

From Seattle Times