Cacimbinhas

Cacimbinhas is a municipality in the western of the Brazilian state of Alagoas. Its population is 10,889 (2020)^[6] and its area is 273 km².^[7]

Cacimbinhas
Municipality of Alagoas, Brazil
Flag Coat of arms
Etymology: Derived from the word cacimba, meaning "well", referring to the numerous wells dug by its settlers[1]
Location of Cacimbinhas in Alagoas
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Coordinates: 9°24′0″S 36°59′24″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Northeast
State	Alagoas
Founded	19 September 1958[1]
Government
• Mayor	Wladimir Araújo Wanderley (MDB) (2025-2028)[2][3]
• Vice Mayor	Mirabeau Amorim Madeiros (MDB) (2025-2028)[2][3]
Area
• Total	281.692 km2 (108.762 sq mi)
Elevation	270 m (890 ft)
Population  (2022)
• Total	10,482[4]
• Density	37.21/km2 (96.4/sq mi)
Demonym	Cacimbinhense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
Time zone	UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time)
Postal code	57570-000[5]
HDI (2010)	0.531 – low[4]
Website	cacimbinhas.al.gov.br

See also

• List of municipalities in Alagoas