Barreiros, Pernambuco

Barreiros (Barriers) is a municipality in Pernambuco with 42,764 inhabitants.

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
• Boundaries - Tamandaré (N); Alagoas state and São José da Coroa Grande (S); Água Preta (W); Atlantic Ocean (E)
• Area - 233.37 km²
• Elevation - 22m
• Vegetation - Forest Subperenifólia
• Clima - Hot tropical and humid
• Annual average temperature - 24.9C
• Distance to Recife - 106 km

Beaches

Economy

The main economic activities in Barreiros are based in commerce, tourism and agribusiness. Especially coconuts, manioc, sugarcane, bananas; and creations of cattle and buffalos.

Economic indicators

Economy by sector 2006

Health indicators

Notable people

• Irandhir Santos, actor

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References