Patu

Patu is a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte characterized by rolling terrain and agricultural land throughout the region. The settlement sits at approximately 524 meters in elevation and displays the typical landscape patterns of Brazil's northeastern region.

Patu developed through traditional settlement patterns during the colonial period and was later formalized as an organized administrative unit. Early communities relied on agricultural economies, which continue to define the region today.

Residents of Patu maintain agricultural traditions through seasonal festivals that include regional food preparation and community gatherings.

The municipality connects to surrounding towns through paved roads and offers local markets and essential services in the town center. Visitors will find shopping and service facilities concentrated in the central areas where most daily activity occurs.

The elevation of approximately 524 meters sets this location apart from the flat coastal regions nearby. This height creates local variations in climate and growing conditions for crops.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Elevation above the sea: 524 m

Shares border with: Messias Targino, Rafael Godeiro, Almino Afonso, Belém do Brejo do Cruz, Caraúbas, Catolé do Rocha, Janduís, Olho-d'Água do Borges

Website: http://patu.rn.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -6.11000,-37.63694

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42