Vila Nova (meaning ''New Villa'' in English) is a

neighbourhood A neighbourhood (Commonwealth English) or neighborhood (American English) is a geographically localized community within a larger town, city, suburb or rural area, sometimes consisting of a single street and the buildings lining it. Neighbourh ...

(''bairro'') in the city of

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, the state capital of

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, in

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. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959. In 1893,

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arrived to Vila Nova, where they cultivated

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s and fruits. But unlike what happened in the

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, they had to purchase their properties and lots. At that time, the area was known as ''Colônia Vila Nova d'Itália''. These people also originated the ''Festa do Pêssego'' (or

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Festival) ceremony, which has been held every year since, attracting many visitors to the neighbourhood. Vila Nova is home to different

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people. We can find here gated communities and

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blocks.

Notable residents

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, gymnast *

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, footballer

External links

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