Campina Grande | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto(s): SOLUM INTER PLURIMA
(Latin) "Unique among many" | |
  Campina Grande Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 7°13′50″S 35°52′52″W / 7.23056°S 35.88111°W | |
| 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 () | 400,290 |
| • Metro | 434.101 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 58400-000 |
| Area code | +55 83 |
| Website | www |
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.