João Alfredo
City in Pernambuco, Brazil
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João Alfredo (Central northeastern portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒuɐ̃w ɐwˈfɾedu]) is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 120.6 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 33,328 inhabitants.[7]
Country
Brazil
BrazilFounded10 October 1935[1]
Elevation328 m (1,076 ft)
DemonymAlfredense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
João Alfredo | |
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Municipality of Pernambuco, Brazil | |
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| Coordinates: 7°51′21″S 35°35′16″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Pernambuco |
| Founded | 10 October 1935[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Antonio Martins da Silva (PSB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Adeildo Batista de Oliveira Filho (Avante) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 134.147 km2 (51.794 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 27,725 |
| 28,842 | |
| • Density | 206.68/km2 (535.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Alfredense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55720-000[6] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.576 – medium[4] |
| Website | joaoalfredo.pe.gov.br |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - Bom Jardim (N); Salgadinho (S); Limoeiro (E); Surubim (W).
- Area - 133.52 km2
- Elevation - 328 m
- Hydrography - Goiana and Capibaribe rivers
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hipoxerófila
- Climate - Tropical hot and humid
- Annual average temperature - 23.9 c
- Distance to Recife - 120.6 km
Economy
The main economic activities in João Alfredo are based in wood & furniture industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, corn, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 11.60% | 10.90% | 77.50% |
Health indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.610 | 1 | 27 | 23.5 |
