Capoeiras
Municipality of Pernambuco State, Brazil
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Capoeiras is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 252.7 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 20,048 inhabitants.[6]
Country
Brazil
BrazilFounded21 December 1963[1]
Elevation888 m (2,913 ft)
DemonymCapoeirense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
Capoeiras | |
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 Aerial view of Capoeiras | |
 Flag | |
| Etymology: Originated from Capoeirã, a word of indigenous origin, meaning "cold forest"[1] | |
 Location of Capoeiras in Pernambuco | |
  Capoeiras  Capoeiras | |
| Coordinates: 8°44′6″S 36°37′37″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Pernambuco |
| Founded | 21 December 1963[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joaquim Costa Teixeira (PSB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Cícero Pereira da Silva (Republicanos) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 337.108 km2 (130.158 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 18,338[4] |
| • Density | 54.39/km2 (140.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Capoeirense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55365-000[5] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.549 – low[4] |
| Website | capoeiras.pe.gov.br |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - São Bento do Una (N); Garanhuns (S); Jucati (E); Pesqueira and Caetés (W).
- Area - 335.26 km2
- Elevation - 888 m
- Hydrography - Mundaú and Una rivers
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila
- Climate - Semi arid
- Annual average temperature - 20.4 c
- Distance to Recife - 252.7 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Capoeiras are based in commerce and agribusiness, especially tomatoes, beans, manioc, corn; and livestock such as cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 22.68% | 7.53% | 69.79% |
Health indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.593 | 1 | 28 | 21.3 |
