- Águas Belas
Águas Belas is a
Brazil ian municipality in the state ofPernambuco .History
The region where Águas Belas is located was originally inhabited by the
Tupiniquim , who where expelled by theCarajó tribe. The first Europeans arrived around 1700. Until 1904, Águas Belas was a district ofBuíque .The name "Águas Belas" (Portuguese for "Beautiful Waters") originated from the commentary of a judge who was visiting the city and was impressed by the excellent quality of the water in the town.
Geography
Located at latitude 09º06'41" south and longitude 37º07'23" west, 376 meters above sea level.
Estimated population in 2004: 35,762. Total area: 887.56 km².
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