Goiana, Historical municipality in Zona da Mata, Pernambuco, Brazil
Located 65 kilometers north of Recife, Goiana extends across 501 square kilometers between the Tracunhaém River and Capibaribe River systems.
The settlement transformed from indigenous Caetés and Potiguaras territories into a Portuguese parish in 1568 when explorer Diogo Dias established a fortified settlement.
The historic center, designated as National Historic Landmark in 1938, contains multiple religious structures including the Church of Our Lady of Solitude.
The municipality maintains industrial activities in automotive manufacturing through Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and glass production through Vivix facilities.
Women from Tejucupapo district successfully defended their territory against Dutch forces on April 24, 1646, marking a notable military achievement.
Location: Pernambuco
Inception: 1892
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Shares border with: Ilha de Itamaracá, Itapissuma, Caaporã, Condado, Igarassu, Itambé, Itaquitinga, Pedras de Fogo, Pitimbu
Website: http://goiana.pe.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -7.56083,-35.00278
Latest update: May 31, 2025 09:59
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