Campo Grande, Alagoas Explained

Campo Grande
Official Name:Campo Grande
Population Demonym:Campo-grandense[1]
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Leader Name:Téo Higino
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:November 30, 1961
Area Total Km2:170.144
Population As Of:2020 est
Population Total:9,567
Population Density Km2:53.98
Utc Offset:−3
Coordinates:-9.9578°N -36.7919°W

Campo Grande is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. It is situated in the Agreste Alagoano mesoregion and belongs to the Arapiraca microregion.[2]

History

Settlers first arrived in Campo Grande during the 18th century attracted by the farmland of the region. Settlers continued to make communities there, but the town was not officially incorporated until June 27, 1957, when the district was founded. However, it remained a part of the municipality of São Brás until the municipality of Campo Grande was founded on May 31, 1960.[3] [4]

Geography

Campo Grande is located in the state of Alagoas, in the northeastern region of Brazil. It is situated in the Agreste Alagoano, which is known for its diverse flora and fauna.[5] The municipality covers a total area of 170.144 square kilometers.

Demographics

According to the 2021 estimate by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Campo Grande has a population of 9,567 residents. The municipality has a population density of 53.98 inhabitants per square kilometer.[6]

Governance

The current mayor of Campo Grande is Téo Higino. He won the election by a margin of 9 votes. The previous Mayor, Arnaldo Higino, received 51.4% of the votes, but was convicted of misconduct and thus Téo Higino was elected mayor.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MUNICÍPIO DE CAMPO GRANDE . cidade-brasil . 31 May 2023. pt.
  2. Web site: PROJETO CADASTRO DE FONTES DE ABASTECIMENTO POR ÁGUA SUBTERRÂNEA . rigeo.cprm.gov.br . 31 May 2023. pt.
  3. Web site: História Campo Grande Alagoas - AL . ibge.gov.br . IBGE . 31 May 2023. pt.
  4. Web site: Campo Grande Dicas incríveis da Cidade . guiadoturista.net . 31 May 2023. pt.
  5. Web site: Galindo Alves de Queiróz . Andreza . FAUNA NO SERTÃO ALAGOANO: RESGATES E APREENSÕES REALIZADAS EM UM PROGRAMA DE FISCALIZAÇÃO CONJUNTA . 31 May 2023 . pt.
  6. Web site: IBGE Cidades@ Alagos Campo Grande Panorama . 2023-05-30 . cidades.ibge.gov.br. pt.
  7. Web site: Téo Higino, do Republicanos, é eleito prefeito de Campo Grande, AL. globo.com. pt.