Jaú National Park

Jaú National Park
Parque Nacional do Jaú
Flooded forest in the park
Nearest cityManaus, Amazonas
Coordinates2°18′S 63°03′W / 2.30°S 63.05°W / -2.30; -63.05
Area2,367,333 ha (9,140.32 sq mi)
DesignationNational park
Created24 September 1980
AdministratorICMBio
World Heritage site
Part ofCentral Amazon Conservation Complex
CriteriaNatural: ix, x
Reference998-001
Inscription2000 (24th Session)
Extensions2003
Area4,882,000 ha

The Jaú National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional do Jaú) is a national park located in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. It is one of the largest forest reserves in South America, and part of a World Heritage Site.