Machados

Machados (population 11.802) is a city in northeastern Brazil, in the State of Pernambuco. It lies in the mesoregion of Agreste of Pernambuco and has an area of . It is the largest producer of bananas of the state, with over 21.000 ton.

Geography

• State – Pernambuco
• Region – Agreste of Pernambuco
• Boundaries – São Vicente Ferrer (N); Bom Jardim (S and E); Orobó (W).
• Area –
• Elevation –
• Hydrography – Goiana River
• Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest
• Annual average temperature –
• Distance to Recife –

Economy

The main economic activities in Machados are related with commerce and agribusiness, especially bananas, sugarcane and cattle.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector (2006)

Health Indicators

Twin towns — sister cities

Machados is twinned with:

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References