Teresina is the capital of the State of Piaui, Brazil. In 2010, 78.94% of the municipality's population was Roman Catholic, 13.34% were evangelicals, 4.49% had no religion, 0.89% Jehovah's Witnesses, 0.85% were spiritists, 0.74% others Christian religiosities (which include the Brazilian Catholic Apostolic Church, the Orthodox Church, Mormons and others) and 0.75% of other religions. The chosen place was a small community of fishermen, in 1760, nearby Poty and Panaíba rivers, which grew into a village called "Vila do Poty", but, due to the inundation of the Parnaíba River riverbanks, the city had to be built in a higher position. Casa da Cultura de Teresina, exhibiting elements of the culture of the city, and home to cultural events. With 861,442 inhabitants, Teresina is the 21st largest city in Brazil, and the 15th largest state capital in the country. BRL R$170,000 . Things to Do in Teresina, State of Piaui: See Tripadvisor's 27,855 traveler reviews and photos of Teresina tourist attractions. Being located in north-central Piauí 366 km from the coast, it is the only capital in the Brazilian Northeast that is not located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Its Cathedral Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Dores, dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, is the archiepiscopal see of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Teresina. The city is the economic hub of the state, accounting for 40% of GDP. KUMON Teresina Parque Piauí (Av. Although it is located on the Atlantic Ocean, it has the shortest coastline of any of the states in Brazil, at only 66 kilometres in length. However, due to difficulties in communication and trade, the capital was transferred to an area next to the Parnaíba River, to the other cities and to the sea coast. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions. Teresina/Senador Petrônio Portella Airport, opened in 1967, lies north of the capital, between the rivers Parnaíba and Poty. With 868,075 inhabitants, Teresina is the 21st largest city in Brazil, and the 15th largest state capital in the country. The city faces the city of Timon across the river and is situated between the Parnaíba river and its tributary the Poti River. Current weather in Teresina and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days Hot most of the year, Teresina has an average temperature around 27 °C, with a minimum of 20 °C in July and a maximum of 36 °C in October. Teresina, city, capital of Piauí estado (state), northeastern Brazil.The city lies along the Parnaíba River (there bridged to Timon in Maranhão state), 220 miles (354 km) upstream from the Atlantic port of Parnaíba.Founded in 1852 as the new capital of Piauí, it was originally named Therezina for the Brazilian empress Teresa Cristina. Nowadays, Teresina's economy is based on international manufacturing industries and trade. There is also bus service through the city. The place was then known as Vila do Poti.In 1851 the capital of Piauí was transferred from the town of Oeiras to Teresina, which became the first planned capital in Brazil. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. Portuguese is the official national language, and thus the primary language taught in schools. @jairmessiasbolsonaro @michellebolsonaro. USD $31,392. The only natural barrier that separates Teresina from Timon is the Parnaíba river, one of the largest in the Northeast. Teresina is the capital and most populous municipality in the Brazilian state of Piauí. Piauí is one of the poorest states in Brazil, and the economy is largely agricultural. «Censo do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística de 2010 sobre Religião em Teresina». It is known as the Green City on account of the mango trees lining so many of the major streets. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. It was the first planned city in the Brazil and the only northeast capital located out of the coast. [13][12], Among the Protestant denominations in Teresina, the majority is Pentecostal, about 7.79%. Teresina, Piauí, Brazil Weather Calendar star_ratehome. The population density was 12.1 inhabitants/km . Piauí was a part of the captaincy of Maranhão from 1718 until 1811, at which time Piauí became a separate administrative unit. It is also among the 50 cities in the world with the highest murder rates, with 315 homicides in 2017.[2]. The city is the birthplace of, among others, Torquato Neto, who belonged to the Tropicalismo movement. Teresina/Piauí: a capital mais católica do Brasil, artigo de José Eustáquio Diniz Alves, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Teresina&oldid=1001649145, Articles with dead external links from July 2018, Articles needing additional references from October 2013, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox settlement with possible nickname list, Pages using infobox settlement with unknown parameters, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2018, Articles containing Portuguese-language text, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from June 2019, Articles with Portuguese-language sources (pt), Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The annual rainfall stands at around 1,400 mm. But English and Spanish are part of the official high school curriculum. Hospital Med Imagem S/A has 742 employees at this location and generates $19.91 million in sales (USD). Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Teresina, Piauí, Brazil with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather.com A peculiar feature of the rains in the city are their speed and intensity, with strong winds, large force of water and very common lightning. Teresina was Brazil's first planned city, with streets in the centre on a grid, before anyone had even thought of building Brasilia. 1902.02.20: Established as Diocese of Piaui / Piauhyen(sis) (Latin) (from Diocese of São Luís do Maranhão) 1920.06.18: Lost territory to establish Territorial Prelature of Bom Jesus do Piauí; 1944.12.16: Renamed as Diocese of Teresina / Teresian(us) (Latin) (lost territory to establish Diocese of Oeiras and Diocese of Parnaíba) Report Station. Teresina has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw) with two seasons with semi-humid characteristics: the rainy season (which occurs in summer and autumn) and the dry season (which occurs in winter and spring). Teresina, Piauí, Brasil - obtener la hora actual y la fecha exactos antes de realizar una llamada telefónica o hacer planes de viaje para un vuelo barato o un hotel con descuento Teresina Tourism: Tripadvisor has 27,822 reviews of Teresina Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Teresina resource. Teresina began its existence in the 18th century as a settlement of fishermen and traders between the Poti and Parnaíba rivers. 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