São José da Coroa Grande

São José da Coroa Grande is a city in Pernambuco with 18,555 inhabitants. It is southernmost city of the state on the coast section.

Geography

Beaches

Used for underwater fishing. Although still primitive, has vast area of coconut trees, mangrove vegetation and weak waves.

As Gravatá beach and Várzea do Una, is suitable for hunting underwater.

Bay with strong waves, large strip of sand. Also is suitable for fishing underwater and is located in the estuary of Una River.

Which means great crown, is located in the urban coast of the city. Has weak waves and sand banks up to the natural reefs, about 600 yards from the beach.

Economy

The main economic activities in São José da Coroa Grande are based in tourism, artisanal fishing and agriculture, especially sugarcane and coconuts.

Economic Indicators

Population [1] GDP x(1000 R$).[2] GDP pc (R$) PE
18.555 54.380 3.182 0.09%

Economy by Sector 2006

Primary sector Secondary sector Service sector
10.65% 10.69% 78.66%

Health Indicators

[3]

HDI (2000) Hospitals (2007) Hospitals beds (2007) Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005)
0.628 1 22 12.6

References

Coordinates: 8°54′S 35°09′W / 8.900°S 35.150°W / -8.900; -35.150


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