Coxixola

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.

Coxixola
Coat of arms
Location in Paraíba state
Coxixola
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 7°37′S 36°37′W
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateParaíba
Area
  Total113.6 km2 (43.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,419
  Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (BRT)
Websitewww.coxixola.pb.gov.br

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


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