São José de Mipibu, Municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
São José de Mipibu is a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, situated at approximately 76 meters elevation in mixed terrain. The town combines residential areas, commercial zones, and agricultural land near the state capital Natal.
The municipality was officially founded in 1953, emerging from indigenous settlements shaped by Portuguese colonial influence. These origins marked the beginning of its development in northeastern Brazil.
Local festivities include the annual Corrida do Trabalhador racing event on May 11, bringing together residents to celebrate Labor Day through sports.
A recently opened multidisciplinary health unit provides residents with various medical services and support. The facility offers nutrition counseling, psychology, cardiology, gynecology, and social assistance programs.
A local program called Pão Cidadão distributes bread three times weekly to residents. It combines food assistance with vocational training courses to help people develop new skills.
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