Cachoeirinha, Pernambuco

Cachoeirinha is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 169 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco.

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Agreste Pernambucano
• Boundaries - Tacaimbó (N); Lajedo (S); São Caitano, Altinho and Ibirajuba (E); São Bento do Una (W).
• Area - 179.27 km²
• Elevation - 536 m
• Hydrography - Una and Ipojuca rivers
• Vegetation - Caatinga Hipoxerófila
• Climate - Semi arid
• Annual average temperature - 21.0 c
• Distance to Recife - 169 km
• Population - 20,501 (2020)

Economy

The main economic activities in Cachoeirinha are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially beans, corn; and livestock such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and poultry.

Economic indicators

Economy by Sector 2006

Health indicators

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References