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Itaporanga d'Ajuda, Municipality in Sergipe, Brazil

The municipality of Itaporanga d'Ajuda spans 757 square kilometers across the northeastern state of Sergipe, containing sections of Serra de Itabaiana National Park.

Established in the early 18th century, Itaporanga d'Ajuda developed from a Portuguese colonial settlement centered around agriculture and livestock farming in northeastern Brazil.

The name originates from Tupi language, combining 'ita' meaning stone and 'poranga' meaning beautiful, while d'Ajuda refers to Nossa Senhora da Ajuda.

Itaporanga d'Ajuda maintains a population of 34,709 residents and operates in the UTC-3 time zone, with its administrative center at Praça Getúlio Vargas.

The Chapel of the Colégio Sugar Plantation within Itaporanga d'Ajuda stands as the first documented Jesuit settlement location in Portuguese Brazil.

GPS coordinates: -10.99617,-37.30458

Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:48

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