Overview

Arara is a municipality in northeastern Brazil, located in the interior of the state of Paraíba. The municipal seat lies at the coordinates 6°49′40″S 35°45′28″W. According to available data, the locality covered an area of about 89 km² and had a population of approximately 12,920 inhabitants in 2007. As with many small Brazilian municipalities, Arara functions as a local administrative and service center for surrounding rural communities.

Geography and climate

Arara sits in the interior portion of Paraíba and features the landscape typical of the region: a mix of small hills, plateaus and valleys with rural land uses. The climate is generally tropical to semi‑arid, with a marked dry season and a rainy season that varies in intensity by year. Vegetation and land use reflect patterns of smallholder agriculture, pasture and patches of native cover.

History and settlement

The municipality developed from rural settlement patterns common to northeastern Brazil, where villages grew near water sources, crossroads or agricultural areas. Over time a central town emerged to provide markets, schools and municipal services. Specific founding dates and detailed early history are typically recorded in local municipal archives and state-level records.

Economy

Arara's economy is predominantly local and rural in character. Economic activities commonly found in municipalities of this size include:

  • Smallholder agriculture (staple crops and subsistence farming).
  • Livestock rearing on a modest scale.
  • Local commerce and services serving residents — shops, public administration, education and health posts.
  • Seasonal or informal employment in nearby towns for some inhabitants.

Administration, demographics and services

As a municipality, Arara is governed by a mayor and municipal council responsible for local services, basic education and health, and maintenance of infrastructure. Demographically it is characterized by a small population distributed between the urban seat and surrounding rural areas; population trends in such municipalities often reflect migration to larger cities or fluctuating birth rates.

Culture and notable facts

Local cultural life typically centers on religious festivals, civic holidays and communal events common in Paraíba's interior towns. Regional cuisine, music and crafts reflect northeastern Brazilian traditions. For further administrative details, maps and official statistics consult municipal or state information sources and atlases that list coordinates and area data for Arara.

Coordinates • Brazil • Paraíba