Floriano () is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Piauí. It was founded by the Arabs and Syrians. It is situated in the physiographic zone of the Médio Parnaíba, on the right side of the Parnaíba River, in front of the city of Barão de Grajaú, in the Maranhão. It is also intersected by the rivers Gurguéia and Itaueira.
Etymology At the time of founding, when it was elevated to city level in 1897, it received its name in homage to former president Floriano Peixoto.
Generalities Vegetation Cerrado is the region's predominant vegetation, however there are places where there is a blend of caatinga as well. Regarding the agriculture, the highlights are the castanha de caju and the mandioca.
Climate Because of its location in the state's interior region, Floriano shows a semi-arid tropical climate. The temperature stays between 29°C and 37°C and rainfall is scarcer than the northern region of the state - with a dry period that lasts six months. Rain is most predominant between the months of November and April.
Hidrography The Parnaíba River is the main body of water in Floriano, separating it from its neighbor city Barão de Grajaú, in the state of Maranhão. Because of that, it's the second fluvial port in Piauí.
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References
External links Atlas Digital do Piauí (PDF), detailed facts about the municipalities in Piauí.