Palmeira dos Índios

Palmeira dos Índios is a municipality in the western highlands of Alagoas, situated at an elevation of about 290 meters. The city covers approximately 460 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative center for the region.

The settlement began in 1821 when the Provincial Government distributed land to indigenous groups, and it became a city in 1889. This transition marked an important shift in the development of what would become a regional administrative center.

The municipality holds significance as a place connected to the Xucuru indigenous peoples, whose history is preserved through displays in the local Rosário Church. The community maintains this heritage as part of its identity and local traditions.

The city sits in a highland area with moderate to warm temperatures, with the rainiest period from May through August. Visitors should plan their activities based on the season and be aware of the elevation.

The well-known Brazilian writer Graciliano Ramos served as mayor here in 1927 and drew inspiration from the local life for his first novel, Caetés. This literary connection makes the place of interest to readers of Brazilian modernist fiction.

Location: Alagoas

Inception: 1835

Elevation above the sea: 290 m

Shares border with: Belém, Paulo Jacinto, Mar Vermelho, Quebrangulo, Tanque d'Arca, Estrela de Alagoas, Igaci, Bom Conselho, Taquarana

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

GPS coordinates: -9.40694,-36.62778

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:52