Lagoa do Carro
| Lagoa do Carro City | |
|---|---|
  Lagoa do Carro Lagoa do Carro located in Brazil Map | |
| Coordinates: 07°50′42″S 35°19′12″W / 7.84500°S 35.32000°WCoordinates: 07°50′42″S 35°19′12″W / 7.84500°S 35.32000°W | |
| Country |
 Brazil |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Region | Zona da mata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.87 km2 (26.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
Lagoa do Carro is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located in Zona da mata Pernambucana region at 60 km of the state capital Recife.
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries - Carpina (N and E); Lagoa do Itaenga (S); Limoeiro (W)
- Area - 68.87 km2
- Elevation - 128 m
- Hidrography - Capibaribe and Goiana Rivers
- Vegetation - Subcaducifólia forest
- Clima - Hot tropical and humid
- Distance to Recife - 60 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Lagoa do Carro are based in industry and agribusiness; especially cattle, goats, pigs and chickens.
Economic Indicators
| Population [1] | GDP x(1000 R$).[2] | GDP pc (R$) | PE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.230 | 48.376 | 3.364 | 0.08% |
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 18.63% | 8.26% | 73.11% |
Health Indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.654 | 1 | 13 | 20.2 |
References
- ↑ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Lagoa do Carro, page 33]
- ↑ Lagoa do Carro 2007 GDP IBGE page 30
- ↑ PE State site - City by city profile