Catende
Municipality of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Catende is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco. Its estimated population in 2020 was 43,340 inhabitants in a total area of 207.24 km2.[6] The economy is based on the cultivation of sugarcane and the production of derived products (sugar and ethanol). Catende used to have the world's largest sugar mill. [citation needed]
Country
Brazil
BrazilFounded11 September 1928[1]
Elevation168 m (551 ft)
DemonymCatendense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
Catende | |
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Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Catende in Pernambuco | |
  Catende  Catende | |
| Coordinates: 8°40′1″S 35°43′1″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Pernambuco |
| Founded | 11 September 1928[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gracina Maria Ramos Braz da Silva (PSDB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Jose Rinaldo Fernandes de Barros (PV) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 208.594 km2 (80.539 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 32,156[4] |
| • Density | 154.16/km2 (399.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Catendense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55400-000, 55401-000, 55402-000[5] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.609 – medium[4] |
| Website | catende.pe.gov.br |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries - Bonito (N); Palmares (E); Maraial and Jaqueira (S); Belém de Maria (W)
- Area - 206.92 km2
- Elevation - 168 m
- Hydrography - Una river
- Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
- Climate - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 24.8 c
- Distance to Recife - 137 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Catende are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness especially sugarcane and cattle.
Economic Indicators
Economy by Sector
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 4.99% | 23.62% | 71.39% |
Health Indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.644 | 1 | 25 | 39.1 |
