Agrestina
Municipality of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Agrestina (Wilding) is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco, mesoregion of Agreste. It covers 200.58 km2 (77.44 mi2), and has a population of 25,065 with a population density of 113 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Agrestina | |
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City Hall of Agrestina | |
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.png) Location of Agrestina in Pernambuco | |
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| Coordinates: 8°27′S 35°57′W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Region | Agreste |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Thiago Nunes (PDT, 2013–2016) |
| Area | |
• Total | 200.58 km2 (77.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 427 m (1,401 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 25,065 |
| • Density | 124.96/km2 (323.65/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Agrestinense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Average Temperature | 23.4 C |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste of Pernambuco
- Boundaries - Caruaru and Bezerros (N); Cupira (S); São Joaquim do Monte (E); Altinho (W)
- Area - 200.58 km2 (77.44 mi2)
- Elevation - 427 kilometres (265 mi)
- Hydrography - Una River
- Vegetation - Hiperxerófila caatinga
- Climate - Transition between tropical (coastal) and semi arid
- Annual average temperature - 23.4 c
- Distance to Recife - 150 kilometres (93 mi)
Economy
The main economic activities in Agrestina are based in general commerce, industry and agribusiness. Especially, manioc and, creations of cattle, goats and sheep.
Economic Indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 19.29% | 12.90% | 67.81% |
Health Indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.612 | 1 | 72 | 33.8 |
