Coxixola

Coxixola
Municipality

Coat of arms

Location in Paraíba state
Coxixola
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 7°37′S 36°37′W / 7.617°S 36.617°W / -7.617; -36.617Coordinates: 7°37′S 36°37′W / 7.617°S 36.617°W / -7.617; -36.617
Country  Brazil
Region Northeast Region
State Paraíba
Area
  Total 113.6 km2 (43.9 sq mi)
Population (2000)
  Total 1,419
  Density 12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)
Website www.coxixola.pb.gov.br

Coxixola is the smallest municipality located in Paraíba state, Brazil. The population is 1,419 people (2000 Census). The total area is 113.6 km². Coxixola was a district firstly of São João do Cariri-PB and after of Serra Branca-PB until 1994 when it became a municipality itself.

The word coxixola means to build a small house using clay bricks in Tupi-Guarany Indian language.


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