Brejinho

Brejinho (Little Swamp) is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The population in 2020, according to IBGE was 7,488 and the area is 106.3 km².

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Sertão Pernambucano
• Boundaries - Paraíba state (N and W); São José do Egito and Terezinha (S); Itapetim (E).
• Area - 106.3 km²
• Elevation - 737 m
• Hydrography - Pajeú River
• Vegetation - Caatinga hiperxerófila
• Climate - semi arid - hot and dry
• Annual average temperature - 22.5 c
• Distance to Recife - 410 km

Economy

The main economic activity in Brejinho is agribusiness, especially the breeding of cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens; and planting of corn and beans.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector 2006

Health Indicators

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References