Abreu e Lima, Pernambuco
Abreu e Lima [1] | |
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Coordinates: 7°54′S 34°53′W / 7.900°S 34.883°WCoordinates: 7°54′S 34°53′W / 7.900°S 34.883°W | |
Country | Brazil |
State | Pernambuco |
Area | |
• Total | 126 km2 (49 sq mi) |
Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
Population (2009 est) | |
• Total | 96,266 |
• Density | 765/km2 (1,980/sq mi) |
Abreu e Lima is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco. It is located in the Metropolitan Region of Recife,[2] also known as Greater Recife.[3]
The city was named in honor of José Inácio de Abreu e Lima,[3] also known as "Inácio Pernambucano". Born in Portugal, he participated in battles in Pernambuco and fought alongside Simón Bolivar in the wars of independence of Venezuela and Colombia.
Folklore is among Abreu e Lima's main attractions. Visitors can enjoy the drums and energetic rhythm of Maracatu dance performance, as well as Ciranda dance groups such as the one led by Dona Odete do Coco. The city's main festivity is the Emancipation Festival, every May 14. Also, over 70 percent of its territory is covered by virgin Atlantic Forest and environmental reserves, such as those of São Bento and Caetés.
On March 31, 1983, the city held the first public event of Diretas Já, a popular movement against the military dictatorship.
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - RMR (Recife)
- Boundaries - Igarassu and Araçoiaba (N); Paulista (S and E), Paudalho (W)
- Area - 126 km2.
- Elevation - 19 m (62 ft)
- Hidrography - Small coast rivers
- Vegetation - Atlantic forest, Capoeirinha, sugarcane plantation and Mangue
- Clima - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 25.2 c
- Main roads - BR 101
- Distance to Recife - 22 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Abreu e Lima are based in commerce, general industry especially chemical and metallurgic. Also the primary sector plays an important role.
Economic Indicators
Population [4] | GDP x (1000 R$).[5] | GDP pc (R$) | PE (%) | RMR (%) |
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96.266 | 567.474 | 6.154 | 0.92 | 1.42 |
Economy by Sector 2006
Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
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4.25% | 35.35% | 60.40% |
Health Indicators
HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
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0.73 | 2 | 115 | 16.9 |
References
- ↑ http://www.fallingrain.com/world/BR/30/Abreu_e_Lima.html Information on Abreu e Lima geology
- ↑ http://www.maplandia.com/brazil/pernambuco/paulista/abreu-e-lima/ Map of Abreu e Lima
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.recifeguide.com/pernambuco/abreu-e-lima.html Article on Abreu e Lima
- ↑ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Abreu e Lima, page 31]
- ↑ Abreu e Lima 2007 GDP IBGE pág 29
- ↑ PE State site - City by city profile