Itapetim Explained

Itapetim
Settlement Type:Municipality
Official Name:The Municipality of Itapetim
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name: Brazil
Subdivision Name1:Northeast
Subdivision Name2: Pernambuco
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Adelmo Alves de Moura (PSB)
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:March 1, 1893
Area Total Km2:411.9
Population As Of:2022 [1]
Population Total:13,788
Population Density Km2:33.47
Timezone:BRT
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:-7.3778°N -37.19°W
Elevation M:637
Blank Name:HDI (2000)
Blank Info:0.620 – medium[2]

Itapetim is the northernmost city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. The population in 2022, according with IBGE was 13,788 inhabitants and the total area is 411.9 km².

Geography

Economy

Main economic activity in Itapetim is agribusiness, especially farming of goats, cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens; and plantations of corn, and beans.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector2006

Health Indicators

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Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/pe/itapetim/panorama IBGE 2022 census
  2. http://www.pnud.org.br/atlas/ranking/IDH-M%2091%2000%20Ranking%20decrescente%20(pelos%20dados%20de%202000).htm
  3. http://www.ibge.com.br/home/estatistica/economia/pibmunicipios/2003_2007/tab01.pdf Itapetim 2007 GDP IBGE page 30
  4. http://www2.condepefidem.pe.gov.br/web/condepefidem PE State site - City by city profile