Macaparana
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Macaparana is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 120 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (Ibge 2009) population of 24.031 inhabitants.
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries - Paraiba state (N and W); São Vicente Ferrer and Vicência (S); Timbaúba (E).
- Area - 126.35 km2
- Elevation - 350 m
- Hidrography - Goiana River
- Vegetation - Subcaducifólia forest
- Clima - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 23.1 c
- Distance to Recife - 120 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Macaparana are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas; and livestock such as cattle and poultry.
Economic indicators
| Population[1] | GDP x(1000 R$).[2] | GDP pc (R$) | PE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.031 | 74.652 | 3.235 | 0.12% |
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 18.21% | 9.84% | 71.95% |
Health indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.597 | 2 | 106 | 31.8 |
References
- ↑ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Macaparana, page 33]
- ↑ Macaparana 2007 GDP IBGE page 31
- ↑ PE State site - City by city profile
Coordinates: 7°33′18″S 35°27′10″W / 7.55500°S 35.45278°W
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