Maraial

Maraial is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located in Zona da mata Pernambucana, 154 km from the state capital, Recife.

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
• Boundaries - Jaqueira (N); Alagoas state (S); Xexéu and Catende (E); São Benedito do Sul (W)
• Area - 192.25 km²
• Elevation - 212 m
• Hydrography - Una river
• Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
• Climate - Hot tropical and humid
• Annual average temperature - 23.6 c
• Distance to Recife - 154 km

Economy

The main economic activities in Maraial are based in food and beverage industry and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, cattle and goats.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector (2006)

Health Indicators

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References