Portalegre

Portalegre is a municipal center in Rio Grande do Norte located at about 589 meters above sea level and covering roughly 110 square kilometers. The main church, Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and the Terminal Turístico da Bica are the places that most visitors come to see.

The settlement received its official recognition as a village on December 8, 1761, making it the third municipality established in Rio Grande do Norte. This early founding made the place an important milestone in the region's colonization history.

The name comes from a Portuguese city in the Alentejo region, showing how Portuguese heritage shaped the development of northeastern Brazil. This connection to the old homeland remains visible in the way locals preserve and share their traditions today.

Visitors should prepare for hilly terrain and the elevation of about 589 meters, which affects the local climate and walking routes in the town. Comfortable shoes and plenty of water are advisable since the area experiences the strong sun typical of Brazil's northeast.

During the 1817 revolution, the town served as the administrative center of the revolutionary movement in the western part of Rio Grande do Norte. This role as a temporary capital of a rebel region gives it a special place in Brazil's independence history.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Elevation above the sea: 589 m

Shares border with: Francisco Dantas Municipality, Martins, Riacho da Cruz, Serrinha dos Pintos, Taboleiro Grande, Viçosa, Rio Grande do Norte

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

GPS coordinates: -6.02389,-37.98778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25