Engenho Gargaú Private Natural Heritage Reserve
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NearestcitySanta Rita, Paraíba
Coordinates7°01′16″S 34°57′22″W / 7.021°S 34.956°W
Area1,058.62 hectares (2,615.9 acres)
DesignationPrivate natural heritage reserve
| Engenho Gargaú Private Natural Heritage Reserve | |
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| Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Engenho Gargaú | |
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| Nearest city | Santa Rita, Paraíba |
| Coordinates | 7°01′16″S 34°57′22″W / 7.021°S 34.956°W |
| Area | 1,058.62 hectares (2,615.9 acres) |
| Designation | Private natural heritage reserve |
The Engenho Gargaú Private Natural Heritage Reserve (Portuguese: Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Engenho Gargaú) is a private natural heritage reserve in the state of Paraíba, Brazil.
The reserve covers an area of 1,058.62 hectares (2,615.9 acres) in the municipality of Santa Rita, Paraíba. It was created by decree on 15 June 1994.[1] Before it was created the reserve had been exploited for timber and agricultural crops.[2]