São João do Rio do Peixe

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São João do Rio do Peixe, Municipality in Paraíba, Brazil

São João do Rio do Peixe spans across 476 square kilometers of land in northeastern Brazil, featuring agricultural areas and urban settlements within Paraíba state.

The municipality originated from a farm established by sergeant-major Antônio José da Cunha in 1691, marking the beginning of organized settlement in this region.

The municipality maintains traditional festivals throughout the year, with forró music, maracatu performances, and ciranda dances representing the local artistic expression.

The municipality operates with a budget exceeding 93 million Brazilian reais annually and provides public services to approximately 18,000 residents.

Between 1932 and 1989, the municipality carried the name Antenor Navarro before returning to its original designation through a public referendum.

GPS coordinates: -6.72889,-38.44889

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:05

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