Pombal, Administrative district in Paraíba, Brazil.
Pombal is a municipality in Paraíba state in northeastern Brazil, situated across semiarid land. The town occupies terrain shaped by dry climate and sparse vegetation typical of the region.
The settlement began in 1696 as Festival of Piranhas and took its current name in 1766. It became a city in 1862.
The municipality celebrates Pombal Fest in July and hosts the traditional Feast of the Rosary in October with regional music and gastronomy.
The Federal University of Campina Grande operates a significant campus here, serving as a major educational center in the state. Visitors can explore the campus grounds and experience the academic environment.
The Mother Church displays architectural features from colonial-era religious buildings common to this region. The structure preserves older design elements typical of northeastern Brazilian churches.
Location: Paraíba
Elevation above the sea: 226 m
Shares border with: São Bentinho, Cajazeirinhas, Aparecida, Condado, Coremas, Emas, Lagoa, Paulista, Santa Cruz, São Domingos, São Francisco, São José da Lagoa Tapada
Website: http://pombal.pb.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -6.77000,-37.80194
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:29
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32.6 kmAuditório
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27.2 kmMirante Oeste
29.1 kmMirante Norte
29.1 kmMirante Sul
29.3 kmMirante Leste
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