Cantá

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| official_name = Cantá

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| settlement_type = Municipality

| image_shield = Brasao Canta.jpg

| image_flag = Flag of Cantá.svg

| image_skyline = File:Sítio ao pé da Serra Grande - panoramio.jpg

| image_caption = Serra Grande in the background

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| map_caption = Location in Roraima state

| pushpin_map = Roraima#Brazil

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Brazil

| coordinates = {{coord|2|36|36|n|60|35|49|W|region:BR|display=inline,title}}

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = Brazil

| subdivision_type1 = Region

| subdivision_name1 = North

| subdivision_type2 = State

| subdivision_name2 = Roraima

| subdivision_type3 = Mesoregion

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| subdivision_type4 = Microregion

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| subdivision_type5 = Metrop. region

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| leader_title = Mayor

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| area_total_km2 = 7,665

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| population_total = 18,682

| population_as_of = 2022 [https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/rr/canta/panorama IBGE 2022]

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| population_density_km2 = auto

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| blank_name_sec1 = HDI

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| timezone1 = AMT

| utc_offset1 = −4

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| website = [https://canta.rr.gov.br/ canta.rr.gov.br]

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Cantá ({{IPA|pt|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.{{Cite web|url=http://cod.ibge.gov.br/5ZW|title=IBGE {{!}} Cidades {{!}} Roraima {{!}} Cantá|website=cidades.ibge.gov.br|access-date=2016-06-15}}

The municipality of Cantá was established in 1995.{{cite web|url=https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/rr/canta/historico |title=Cantá |website=IBGE|access-date=10 April 2021|language=pt}} It is an agricultural community based on dairy production, livestock and bananas.{{cite web|url=http://portal.rr.gov.br/index.php/component/k2/item/2841-trafegabilidade-governo-inicia-recuperacao-de-mais-duas-vicinais-no-canta |title=TRAFEGABILIDADE Governo inicia recuperação de mais duas vicinais no Cantá|website=Government of Roraima|access-date=10 April 2021|language=pt}}

The municipality is known for its nature. Tourist attractions include the Serra Grande mountains, and the waterfalls of Véu de Noiva.{{cite news|url=http://redeglobo.globo.com/redeamazonica/tv-roraima/noticia/2013/09/roraima-tv-fala-comunidade-visita-municipio-do-canta-em-roraima.html |title=Roraima TV: Fala Comunidade visita município do Cantá, em Roraima|website=Globo|access-date=10 April 2021|language=pt}} Cantá can be reached from Boa Vista via the {{ill|BR-432|pt}} highway.{{cite web|url=https://estradas.com.br/obras-na-br-432-em-roraima-ira-reduzir-trajeto-de-manaus-a-boa-vista-em-60-km/ |title=Obras na BR-432/RR irão reduzir trajeto de Manaus a Boa Vista em 60 km|website=Estradas|access-date=10 April 2021|language=pt}}

The Malacacheta Indigenous Territory is located in the municipality. The {{convert|28,658|ha}} territory is home to Wapishana Amerindians. {{cite web|url=https://terrasindigenas.org.br/pt-br/terras-indigenas/3751 |title=Terra Indígena Malacacheta|website=Terras Indigenas|access-date=10 April 2021|language=pt}} The Tabalascada Indigenous Territory is shared by the Wapishana and the Macushi people, and measures {{convert|13,037|ha}}.{{cite web|url=https://terrasindigenas.org.br/es/terras-indigenas/3861 |title=Terra Indígena Tabalascada|website=Terras Indigenas|access-date=10 April 2021|language=pt}}