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Macaparana

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Macaparana is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located 120 kilometres (75 miles) away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. It has an estimated (as of 2009) population of 24.031 inhabitants.

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Map of Macaparana - State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Geography

  • State – Pernambuco
  • Region – Zona da mata Pernambucana
  • Boundaries – Paraiba state (N and W); São Vicente Ferrer and Vicência (S); Timbaúba (E).
  • Area – 126.35 square kilometres (48.78 square miles)
  • Elevation – 350 metres (1,150 feet)
  • Hidrography – Goiana River
  • Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest
  • Clima – Hot tropical and humid
  • Annual average temperature – 23.1 degrees Celsius (73.6 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Distance to Recife – 120 kilometres (75 miles)

    • Economy

    The main economic activities in Macaparana are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas; and livestock such as cattle and poultry.

    Economic indicators

    Economy by Sector 2006

    Twin towns — Sister cities

    Macaparana is twinned with:

    References

    Macaparana Wikipedia
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