Arapiraca

Arapiraca is a major city in the Agreste region of Alagoas state, sitting at about 264 meters elevation across a large area. It serves as a significant commercial center and ranks as the second largest municipality in the state.

The settlement began in 1848 when Marinho Falcão sold land to Amaro da Silva Valente, which sparked agricultural development and community growth. This marked the start of organized settlement in the area.

The name comes from the indigenous Tupi language and refers to a plant with thorny structures that grows locally. This linguistic heritage remains part of the community's identity today.

The city connects to other urban centers through major highways and serves as an economic hub for a large surrounding region. Visitors will find shopping and services oriented toward local needs and commerce.

Tobacco cultivation in the 1970s transformed the local economy and earned this place recognition as Brazil's Tobacco Capital. This agricultural past continues to shape the city's character and economy.

Location: Alagoas

Inception: 1924

Elevation above the sea: 264 m

Shares border with: Igaci, Lagoa da Canoa, Limoeiro de Anadia, Junqueiro, São Sebastião, Craíbas, Coité do Nóia, Feira Grande

Website: http://arapiraca.al.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -9.75000,-36.65000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20