Campina Grande

Brazil / Paraiba / Campina Grande /
 city, municipality
Campina Grande (Portuguese "Big Plain") is the second most populous Brazilian city in the State of Paraíba after João Pessoa, the capital. It is considered to be the most important city of the Northeastern Brazilian subregion called agreste. Located at 07°13′50″S, 35°52′52″W, it is considered one of the main industrial, technological and educational centers in the northeastern region of Brazil. The city was officially founded in 1788.

Campina Grande also has a large cultural agenda, including the world's largest Saint John's Festival (called O Maior São João do Mundo), which takes place during the entire month of June and the Micarande, one of the most traditional out of season carnival festivals in the country.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campina_Grande
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Coordinates:   7°16'15"S   35°54'55"W

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