Teotônio Vilela

Teotônio Vilela is a municipality in eastern Alagoas state with a rural character shaped by agricultural activity. The settlement developed along a major highway route and contains small commercial establishments and services that serve the local population.

The settlement started in 1955 when a truck with a broken tire began selling food at a highway location, creating an impromptu marketplace. In 1983, the area was renamed after Senator Teotônio Vilela and gradually became an agricultural center.

The municipality celebrates two main annual festivals: Santos Reis Day on January 6 and Political Emancipation Day on December 12, which hold special meaning for local residents.

The municipality is best explored by car since it spreads along the BR-101 highway corridor. Most shops and services cluster near the main road and are easy to reach on foot from there.

The original name of the settlement was Chã da Planta, reflecting its humble start on an open field. Older residents still recall this former name, even though the official designation changed decades ago.

GPS coordinates: -9.90627,-36.35713

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54