Penedo, Colonial municipality in Alagoas, Brazil
Located along the São Francisco River, Penedo extends across the southern region of Alagoas state at an elevation of 27 meters.
The municipality of Penedo was established in 1614 during the Portuguese colonization period, marking an essential point for regional development.
The annual Circuito Penedo de Cinema brings together filmmakers and artists from across Brazil to showcase regional and national productions.
Visitors can reach Penedo through major highways connecting to urban centers, with local transportation services operating throughout the municipality.
The Centro Histórico contains numerous colonial-era buildings illuminated by specialized lighting systems that highlight architectural details at night.
Location: Alagoas
Inception: 1614
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
Shares border with: Coruripe, Piaçabuçu, Feliz Deserto, São Sebastião, Teotônio Vilela, Igreja Nova, Brejo Grande, Ilha das Flores, Neópolis, Santana do São Francisco
Website: http://penedo.al.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -10.29000,-36.58583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
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