Areia

Areia is a municipality in Paraíba state in northeastern Brazil and serves as an independent administrative division with local government offices. The town sits in an agricultural region and forms a self-contained administrative area with its own boundaries and responsibilities.

Areia began as an agricultural settlement during Portuguese colonization and later became an independent municipality within Paraíba state. The region played an important part in local administration and development in the northeast.

Local residents maintain traditional festivals throughout the year, incorporating regional music, dance performances, and culinary practices specific to northeastern Brazil.

Visitors will find standard municipal services and local shops centered around the town area. The best time to visit is during local festivals when the community comes together.

The administrative structure of Areia includes multiple subdivisions that operate under local leadership, each contributing to the management of community resources and services.

Location: Paraíba

Inception: 1846

Elevation above the sea: 623 m

Shares border with: Arara, Alagoa Nova, Remígio, Alagoa Grande, Alagoinha, Algodão de Jandaíra, Esperança, Pilões

GPS coordinates: -6.96278,-35.69194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:53