João Pessoa
João Pessoa is a port city in northeastern Brazil. It is the largest city and capital of the state of Paraíba, with an estimated population of 888,679.Places of Interest
Highlights include Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Mata do Buraquinho and Praça da Independência.
Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Mata do Buraquinho
Protected area
Photo: Ingrid Takiná, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Mata do Buraquinho is a protected area.
Praça da Independência
Park
Photo: Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Praça da Independência is a park, which is situated 6 km north of João Pessoa.
Church of Our Lady of Mercy
Church
Photo: Ruy Carvalho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Our Lady of Mercy Church is a Catholic church located in the Historic Center of João Pessoa, capital of the Brazilian state of Paraíba. The Church of the Holy House of Mercy, considered the first church of Paraíba. Church of Our Lady of Mercy is situated 6 km north of João Pessoa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bayeux.
Bayeux
Town
Photo: Internauta, CC BY 3.0.
Bayeux is a municipality in the state of Paraíba in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport which serves the state capital is located at Bayeux. Bayeux is situated 9 km northwest of João Pessoa.
João Pessoa
- Also known as: “Joao Pessoa”
- Location: Paraíba, Northeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-7.1709° or 7° 10′ 15″ southLongitude
-34.8654° or 34° 51′ 55″ westPopulation
724,000Elevation
40 metres (131 feet)Open location code
6947R4HM+JVGeoNames ID
6320340
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