O uso da cartografia como ferramenta de análise: a espacialização do histórico das circunscrições do 1º ofício de registro de imóveis de Belém do Pará

Abstract

This study investigates the historical evolution and spatialization of the jurisdictions of the 1st Real Estate Registry Office of Belém, tracing transformations from the colonial period to the present day. Starting from the Brazilian land tenure context, initially marked by the sesmaria system and territorial occupation under Portuguese rule, the research addresses the creation of the General Registry in 1865 and the subsequent establishment of Real Estate Registry Offices. Using geospatial methodologies, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the study spatializes the jurisdictions, providing a clear view of territorial and legal changes over time. The analysis highlights how cartography and spatialization tools contribute to more efficient and transparent management of real estate records, while also offering insights for modernizing registry processes. The work also explores the significance of Patrimonial Leagues and key legal frameworks, such as the Land Law of 1850 and the Civil Code of 1916, in structuring the land tenure system and defining the areas of operation for registry offices. Finally, the research demonstrates the potential for replicating this methodology in other Real Estate Registry Offices and areas of Real Estate Law, such as land regularization and urban planning, emphasizing the importance of integrating legal norms with geotechnological tools.