Canhotinho
City in Pernambuco, Brazil
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Canhotinho (Little Left-handed) is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is 223 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Canhotinho has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 24,773 inhabitants.[6]
Country
Brazil
BrazilFounded2 October 1890[1]
Elevation520 m (1,710 ft)
DemonymCanhotinhense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
Canhotinho | |
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| Etymology: Named after its founder's nickname[1] | |
 Location of Canhotinho in Pernambuco | |
  Canhotinho  Canhotinho | |
| Coordinates: 8°52′55″S 36°11′27″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Pernambuco |
| Founded | 2 October 1890[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sandra Rejane Lopes de Barros (Republicanos) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Marco Antônio Magalhães Torres (PODE) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 422.830 km2 (163.256 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 24,329[4] |
| • Density | 57.49/km2 (148.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Canhotinhense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55420-000, 55423-000, 55425-000[5] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.541 – low[4] |
| Website | canhotinho.pe.gov.br |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - Lajedo and Jurema (N); Palmeirina (S); Quipapá and Alagoas state (E); Angelim and Calçado (W).
- Area - 423.08 km2
- Elevation - 520 m
- Hydrography - Mundaú and Una rivers
- Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
- Climate - Hot and humid
- Annual average temperature - 21.7 c
- Distance to Recife - 223 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Canhotinho are based in commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, beans, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep and poultry.
Economic indicators
Economy by sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 14.52% | 9.93% | 75.55% |
