Brejinho Explained

Brejinho (Little Swamp) is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The population in 2020, according to IBGE was 7,488 and the area is 106.3 km².^[1]

Geography

• State - Pernambuco
• Region - Sertão Pernambucano
• Boundaries - Paraíba state (N and W); São José do Egito and Terezinha (S); Itapetim (E).
• Area - 106.3 km²
• Elevation - 737 m
• Hydrography - Pajeú River
• Vegetation - Caatinga hiperxerófila
• Climate - semi arid - hot and dry
• Annual average temperature - 22.5 c
• Distance to Recife - 410 km

Economy

The main economic activity in Brejinho is agribusiness, especially the breeding of cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens; and planting of corn and beans.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector2006

Health Indicators

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References

-7.5161°N -37.2861°W

Notes and References

1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/pe/brejinho/panorama IBGE 2020
2. http://www.ibge.com.br/home/estatistica/economia/pibmunicipios/2003_2007/tab01.pdf Brejinho 2007 GDP IBGE pág 29
3. http://www2.condepefidem.pe.gov.br/web/condepefidem PE State site - City by city profile