Joao Pessoa (João Pessoa), Paraíba
Joao Pessoa: Municipality of Paraiba, state capital
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Quick Facts about João Pessoa
| Population : | 817,511 |
| Country : | Brazil |
| State : | Paraíba (Brazil) |
| County : | João Pessoa |
| Head of government : | Mayor of Joao Pessoa |
| Postal code : | 58000-001 58099-999 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 083 |
| Area : | 211.48 km2 |
| Official name : | João Pessoa |
| Legislative body : | municipal chamber of Joao Pessoa |
| Named for : | João Pessoa Cavalcânti de Albuquerque |
| Altitude : | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Capital city : | João Pessoa is capital of Paraíba |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1585 (440 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−03:00, UTC−02:00 |
| Local time : | 01:10:41 (7th December 2025) |
Geography
João Pessoa is located at 7°6'54"S 34°51'47"W (-7.1150000, -34.8630600).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2016 | 801,718 | - | estimation process |
| 2020 | 817,511 | 1.93% | estimation process |
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