Betânia, Pernambuco

Betânia (Bethany) is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The population in 2009, according with IBGE was 12.011[1] and the area is 1244.07 km².

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Geography

Economy

The main economic activities in Betânia are based in agribusiness, especially creation of goats, cattle, sheeps; and plantations of corn, tomatoes and beans.

Economic Indicators

Population GDP x(1000 R$).[2] GDP pc (R$) PE
12.011 33.376 2.890 0.055 %

Economy by Sector 2006

Primary sector Secondary sector Service sector
19.17 % 7.86 % 72.97 %

Health Indicators

[3]

HDI (2000) Hospitals (2007) Hospitals beds (2007) Childrens Mortality every 1000 (2005)
0.593 1 30 55.3

References

  1. ^ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Betânia, page 32]
  2. ^ Betânia 2007 GDP IBGE page 29
  3. ^ PE State site - City by city profile