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Capoeiras (Scrubs) is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 252.7 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (Ibge 2009) population of 19.936 inhabitants.

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Map of Capoeiras - State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Geography

  • State - Pernambuco
  • Region - Agreste Pernambucano
  • Boundaries - São Bento do Una (N); Garanhuns (S); Jucati (E); Pesqueira and Caetés (W).
  • Area - 335.26 km2
  • Elevation - 888 m
  • Hydrography - Mundaú and Una rivers
  • Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila
  • Climate - Semi arid
  • Annual average temperature - 20.4 c
  • Distance to Recife - 252.7 km

    • Economy

    The main economic activities in Capoeiras are based in commerce and agribusiness, especially tomatoes, beans, manioc, corn; and livestock such as cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry.

    Economic indicators

    Economy by Sector 2006

    References

    Capoeiras Wikipedia
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