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João Pessoa

 
Dictionary: João Pes·so·a   (zhwouN' pə-sō'ə) pronunciation
 

A city of northeast Brazil near the Atlantic Ocean north of Recife. Founded in 1585, it has excellent examples of colonial architecture. Population: 661,000.

 

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Columbia Encyclopedia: João Pessoa
João Pessoa (zhwouN pəsô'ə) , city (1991 pop. 497,600), capital of Paraíba state, NE Brazil, at the confluence of the Sanhauá and Paraíba do Norte rivers. Cotton, sugar, and minerals are exported through its port, Cabedelo. Industries in the city produce chemicals, plastics, metals, and electrical goods. The city was established in the late 16th cent. and named (1585) Filipea, in honor of Philip II of Spain and Portugal. During the brief Dutch occupation (17th cent.) it was called Frederickstadt, and, after its reconquest by the Portuguese, Paraíba. Its present name was acquired in 1930, in honor of the state governor who was assassinated in Recife during the Vargas revolution. João Pessoa is the site of a state university. The city's Franciscan convent and church are excellent examples of colonial architecture. Nearby are several resort areas.


 
Dialing Code: The telephone dialing code for: João Pessoa, Brazil
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The country code is: 55
The city code is: 83


 
 

 

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