Palmeirina

Palmeirina is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located 252 km from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco, Palmeirina has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 7,600 inhabitants.

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Agreste Pernambucano
• Boundaries - São João and Angelim (N); Correntes and Alagoas state (S); Canhotinho (E); Garanhuns (W).
• Area - 158.01 km²
• Elevation - 531 m
• Hydrography - Mundaú River
• Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
• Climate - Hot and humid
• Annual average temperature - 22.7 c
• Distance to Recife - 252 km

Economy

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

Economic indicators

Economy by Sector 2006

Health indicators

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References