Nísia Floresta

Nísia Floresta is a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil with a downtown area containing the town hall, church, and commercial spaces. The municipality extends outward with residential neighborhoods, agricultural land, and natural areas throughout its territory.

The area began with indigenous populations before Portuguese colonization reshaped the land and its communities. It later developed into a formal municipality, reflecting the broader regional transformation over centuries.

The Matriz Church serves as a gathering place where residents come together for worship and community celebrations throughout the year. Religious traditions shape how people in this municipality connect with one another.

The downtown area is easy to navigate on foot and contains the main administrative and commercial establishments. Plan time to explore different neighborhoods if you want to get a sense of how the municipality is laid out.

A protected forest area within the municipality shelters native plants and wildlife in its natural state. This woodland reserve offers visitors a chance to see the local environment in its preserved form.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Elevation above the sea: 49 m

Shares border with: São José de Mipibu, Parnamirim, Arês, Senador Georgino Avelino

Website: http://nisiafloresta.rn.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -6.09083,-35.20889

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41