Quebrangulo, Municipality in Alagoas, Brazil.
Quebrangulo is a municipality in Alagoas in northeastern Brazil, situated on an elevated plateau at about 397 meters above sea level. The area spans 319 square kilometers with tropical savanna climate and rolling terrain.
Quebrangulo was founded in 1872 during Brazil's administrative reorganization when the northeastern region was being formally divided into municipalities. This establishment reflected the nation's broader effort to create a structured territorial system.
The name Quebrangulo comes from the Tupi language and means "broken stone," reflecting the geological character of the region. This name remains part of the local identity and connects residents to the indigenous heritage of the area.
Visitors can reach the municipality via regional roads that cross the highland terrain. The best time to visit is during the dry season when roads are more passable.
A section of the Pedra Talhada Biological Reserve lies within the municipality and protects thousands of hectares of natural ecosystems. This conservation area makes the region an important location for preserving Brazil's tropical biodiversity.
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