Xexéu Explained

Xexéu
Settlement Type:	City
Motto:	Paz e progresso (Peace and progress)
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	Brazil
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Pernambuco
Unit Pref:	Metric
Population Density Km2:	auto

Xexéu is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located in Zona da mata Pernambucana 143km (89miles) from the state capital Recife. It was first municipality in Latin America to use ecological asphalt.

Geography

• State: Pernambuco
• Region: Zona da mata Pernambucana
• Boundaries: Palmares (N); Alagoas (S); Maraial (W); Água Preta (E)
• Area: 110.8km2
• Elevation: 200m (700feet)
• Hydrography: Una river
• Vegetation: Subperenifólia forest
• Climate: Hot tropical and humid
• Annual average temperature: 24.5C
• Distance to Recife: 143km (89miles)
• Population - 14,757 (2020)^[1]

Economy

The main economic activities in Xexéu are based in agriculture, especially sugarcane.

Economic indicators

Economy by sector2006

Health indicators

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See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References

-8.8019°N -35.6269°W

Notes and References

1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/pe/xexeu/panorama IBGE 2020
2. http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Xexeu, page 35
3. http://www.ibge.com.br/home/estatistica/economia/pibmunicipios/2003_2007/tab01.pdf Xexeu 2007 GDP IBGE page 32
4. http://www2.condepefidem.pe.gov.br/web/condepefidem PE State site - City by city profile