Barbalha, Municipality in Cariri region, Ceará, Brazil
Located at the foot of Chapada do Araripe plateau, Barbalha extends over 569 square kilometers with a population of 61,228 inhabitants.
The settlement received municipality status in 1876 after detachment from Crato, following its earlier establishment as a parish in 1838.
The Festa do Pau-da-Bandeira de Santo Antonio takes place each June near the former town hall, bringing together the entire community.
The local administration provides digital services for residents, including electronic invoicing and property tax documentation through online platforms.
The eastern section of Araripe-Apodi National Forest, established in 1946, occupies a portion of Barbalha's territory.
Location: Ceará
Inception: 1846
Elevation above the sea: 414 m
Website: http://www.barbalha.ce.gov.br
Shares border with: Crato, Jardim, Juazeiro do Norte
Website: http://barbalha.ce.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -7.30500,-39.30194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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