Altinho, Pernambuco

Altinho is a municipality/city in the state of Pernambuco in Brazil. The population in 2020, according with IBGE was 22,984 inhabitants and the total area is 452.52 km².

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Agreste of Pernambuco
• Boundaries - Caruaru and São Caetano (N); Cupira, Panelas and Ibirajuba (S); Agrestina (E); Cachoeirinha (W).
• Area - 452.52 km²
• Elevation - 454 m
• Hydrography - Una and Ipojuca rivers
• Vegetation - Caatinga hiperxerófila
• Clima - semi arid hot
• Annual average temperature - 23.1 c
• Distance to Recife - 163 km

Economy

The main economic activities in Altinho are related with commerce and agribusiness, especially creations of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector 2006

Health Indicators

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References