São Paulo do Potengi, Administrative municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Description
São Paulo do Potengi is a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte state located at approximately 90 meters (295 feet) above sea level across varied terrain. The land is primarily devoted to agriculture, with farmers cultivating beans, corn, and cassava as main crops.
History
The municipality became independent on January 1, 1944, following intervention by General Antônio Fernandes Dantas, marking the start of autonomous local governance. This transition allowed the community to make its own decisions and direct its own development.
Culture
The municipality hosts local traditions rooted in Portuguese settlement and indigenous heritage, visible in community gatherings and religious observances that continue to shape daily life. These celebrations bring people together and reflect the region's mixed cultural roots.
Practical
The municipality connects to major routes that link it with neighboring communities and larger cities, making access fairly straightforward. Travel is easiest when coming from other towns in Rio Grande do Norte state.
Did you know?
From 1945 to 1990, Mayor Francisco Cabral led the municipality for an exceptionally long period while reaching the age of 100. This remarkable tenure shaped the community across several generations.
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