Macaparana Explained

Macaparana is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located 120km (80miles) away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. It has an estimated population of 25,472 inhabitants.^[1]

Geography

• State – Pernambuco
• Region – Zona da mata Pernambucana
• Boundaries – Paraíba state (N and W); São Vicente Ferrer and Vicência (S); Timbaúba (E).
• Area – 126.35lk=on2lk=on
• Elevation – 350lk=outNaNlk=out
• Hydrography – Goiana River
• Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest
• Climate – Hot tropical and humid
• Annual average temperature – 23.1C
• Distance to Recife – 120lk=outNaNlk=out

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 Sector2006

Health indicators

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Twin towns — sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Brazil. Macaparana is twinned with:

References

-7.555°N -35.4528°W

Notes and References

1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/pe/macaparana/panorama IBGE 2020
2. http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Macaparana, page 33
3. http://www.ibge.com.br/home/estatistica/economia/pibmunicipios/2003_2007/tab01.pdf Macaparana 2007 GDP IBGE page 31
4. http://www2.condepefidem.pe.gov.br/web/condepefidem PE State site – City by city profile