Pombal

Pombal is a Brazilian municipality within the State of Paraiba. Located at an altitude of 184 meters. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, in 2006 it had an anticipated populace of 33,212 inhabitants. Its territorial area is 889 km². It turned into along the rivers that flourished early civilizations of the world, giving a brand new course to human history, in flip name river civilizations. And the decisive factor within the colonization of Pombal was the Rio Pianco.The penetration paraibano become made by agricultural and pastoral functions.

Right within the late 17th century, round 1696, the pioneer Theodosius Canate, after many battles with the natives, reached the region of the landmarks of the founding of Festival of Piranhas, the proper bank of the river Pianco. The indoors, hitherto unexplored became occupied by the tribes of the own family Cariri - the PEGAS and PANATO. The metropolis received 3 names. The first Festival of Piranhas, the ultimate village of Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso and by using royal charter of July 22, 1766 was elevated to the class of city with the name of Pombal. Homage to the First Minister of the king of Portugal D. Jose I, the Marquis of Pombal. High category of existence got here the reliable installation to four May 1772.