Demonym(s) garanhuense Elevation 896 m Population 112,462 (2010) | Founded 1879 Time zone BRT (UTC−3) Area 472.5 km² Local time Friday 8:45 AM | |
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Weather 22°C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 77% Humidity | ||
Garanhuns is a city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. Located in the Borborema Plateau, the town is known as the "Suíça Pernambucana" (Pernambucan Switzerland) due to its pleasant weather during summer and low temperatures during winter, something rather unusual for the region. It is also known as "Cidade das Flores" ("City of Flowers") or "Cidade da Garoa" ("City of Drizzle").
Contents
- Map of Garanhuns State of Pernambuco Brazil
- Geography
- Tourism
- Economy
- Economic indicators
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Garanhuns, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Garanhuns is most famous for the Festival de Inverno, or The Winter Festival, which it holds every year in July. During the winter, temperatures in Garanhuns can drop to 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit). This is quite cold for a city that is only a few degrees south of the equator.
Geography
Tourism
It's the weather, cold for the locals and mild for foreigners, and the mountains which attract many tourists to the region during Summer and Winter. Garanhuns, Gravatá and Triunfo are the most visited mountainous (cold) cities of the state.
Tourist attractions
Economy
The main economic activities in Garanhuns are based in mountain tourism (winter tourism), general commerce and primary sector especially flowers, tomatoes, manioc, cows, chickens and milk.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
Notable residents
Garanhuns is notable for being the hometown of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, born in Caetés, which was a district of Garanhuns until 1963. The film Lula, o filho do Brasil, about his life, was shot at the town.
The composer and musician Dominguinhos was also born in the city, as well as the actress Lívia Falcão, well known for her work in both TV and stage.