Campina Grande

Campina Grande
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Motto:  Solum Inter Plurima
Campina Grande Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 7°13′50″S 35°52′52″W / 7.23056°S 35.88111°W / -7.23056; -35.88111
Country	Brazil
Region	Northeast
State	Paraíba
Macroregion	Agreste Paraibano
Microregion	Campina Grande
Established	October 11, 1864
Government
• Mayor	Bruno Cunha Lima Branco (solidariedade)
Area
• City	620.628 km2 (239.626 sq mi)
Elevation	560 m (1,840 ft)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Estimate  ()	411,807
• Metro	648,310
Time zone	UTC-3 (BRT)
Postal code	58400-000
Area code	+55 83
Website	www.campinagrande.pb.gov.br

Campina Grande is the second most populous Brazilian city in the State of Paraíba after João Pessoa, the capital. It is considered to be the most important city of the Northeastern Brazilian subregion called agreste. It is considered one of the main industrial, technological and educational centers in the northeastern region of Brazil. Settled in the 17th century, the city was officially established in 1864. Campina Grande also has a large cultural agenda, including the world's largest Saint John's Festival (called O Maior São João do Mundo), which takes place during the entire month of June.