Canhotinho

Canhotinho (Little Left-handed) is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is 223 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Canhotinho has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 24,773 inhabitants.

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Agreste Pernambucano
• Boundaries - Lajedo and Jurema (N); Palmeirina (S); Quipapá and Alagoas state (E); Angelim and Calçado (W).
• Area - 423.08 km²
• Elevation - 520 m
• Hydrography - Mundaú and Una rivers
• Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
• Climate - Hot and humid
• Annual average temperature - 21.7 c
• Distance to Recife - 223 km

Economy

The main economic activities in Canhotinho are based in commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, beans, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep and poultry.

Economic indicators

Economy by sector 2006

Health indicators

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References