CABEDELO

city, eastern Paraba estado (state), northeastern Brazil. Built on the site of the 17th-century fortress of Santa Rita, Cabedelo lies on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Paraba River and serves as the port for Joo Pessoa, the state capital, approximately 12 miles (20 km) by rail and highway to the southeast. Cotton, agave fibres, sugar, and various minerals are handled at the modern port facilities. The city has food-processing plants. It also is the site of a seaplane base. Pop. (1985 est.) mun., 21,633.