Paulista, Municipality in Recife Metropolitan Region, Brazil
Paulista extends along the coast of Pernambuco state, featuring Maria Farinha Beach and containing both urban districts and natural areas with coconut groves.
The territory gained its name from Manoel Álvares de Morais Navarro, known as 'Paulista', who acquired the parishes of Paratibe and Maranguape in the late 17th century.
The municipality celebrates its heritage through the official anthem composed by Joel Andrade, which references the local landscapes and industrial development.
The industrial park in Paratibe district provides employment opportunities while beaches like Janga and Pau Amarelo offer recreation areas with artificial reefs.
Paulista maintains the highest Human Development Index among municipalities in the Recife metropolitan area, with a population exceeding 334,000 residents.
Location: Pernambuco
Inception: 1935
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Website: http://www.paulista.pe.gov.br
Shares border with: Recife, Abreu e Lima, Camaragibe, Igarassu, Olinda, Paudalho
Website: http://paulista.pe.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -7.94083,-34.87278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
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