Macaparana
Macaparana is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located 120 kilometres (75 miles) away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. It has an estimated (as of 2009[update]) 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 square kilometres (48.78 square miles)
- Elevation – 350 metres (1,150 feet)
- Hidrography – Goiana River
- Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest
- Clima – Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature – 23.1 degrees Celsius (73.6 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Distance to Recife – 120 kilometres (75 miles)
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 |
Twin towns — sister cities
Macaparana is twinned with:
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 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ PE State site – City by city profile
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