São José da Coroa Grande explained

São José da Coroa Grande (English: Saint Joseph of Crown Big) is a city in Pernambuco with 21,586 inhabitants.[1] It is southernmost city of the state on the coast section.

Geography

Beaches

See also: Pernambuco Beaches.

Used for underwater fishing. Although still primitive, has vast area of coconut trees, mangrove vegetation and weak waves.

As Gravatá beach and Várzea do Una, is suitable for hunting underwater.

Bay with strong waves, large strip of sand. Also is suitable for fishing underwater and is located in the estuary of Una River.

Which means great crown, is located in the urban coast of the city. Has weak waves and sand banks up to the natural reefs, about 600 yards from the beach.

Economy

The main economic activities in São José da Coroa Grande are based in tourism, artisanal fishing and agriculture, especially sugarcane and coconuts.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector2006

Health Indicators

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Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/pe/sao-jose-da-coroa-grande/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 São José da Coroa Grande, page 34
  3. http://www.ibge.com.br/home/estatistica/economia/pibmunicipios/2003_2007/tab01.pdf São José da Coroa Grande 2007 GDP IBGE page 32
  4. http://www2.condepefidem.pe.gov.br/web/condepefidem PE State site - City by city profile