CAJAZEIRAS

city, western Paraba state, northeastern Brazil. Founded in about 1700, Cajzeiras is a transportation and commercial centre for the surrounding agricultural lands. The principal commodities include cotton, sugar, oiticica oil (used in paint and varnish), and fruit. It is the terminus of a short railroad spur leading southward for 13 mi (21 km) from Antenor Navarro, on the RecifeFortaleza line. The city can also be reached by highway. Pop. (1980 prelim.) 30,834.