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
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries - Barreiros (N and W); Alagoas state (S); Atlantic Ocean (E)
- Area - 69.2 km2
- Elevation - 2 m
- Vegetation - Forest Subperenifólia and Coconut trees
- Clima - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 25.3 c
- Distance to Recife - 121 km
Beaches
- Gravatá beach
Used for underwater fishing. Although still primitive, has vast area of coconut trees, mangrove vegetation and weak waves.
- Barra da Cruz beach
As Gravatá beach and Várzea do Una, is suitable for hunting underwater.
- Várzea do Una beach
Bay with strong waves, large strip of sand. Also is suitable for fishing underwater and is located in the estuary of Una River.
- Coroa Grande beach
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
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.628 | 1 | 22 | 12.6 |
References
- ↑ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 São José da Coroa Grande, page 34]
- ↑ São José da Coroa Grande 2007 GDP IBGE page 32
- ↑ PE State site - City by city profile
Coordinates: 8°54′S 35°09′W / 8.900°S 35.150°W