Maraial
Municipality of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Maraial is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located in Zona da mata Pernambucana, 154 km from the state capital, Recife.
Maraial | |
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  Maraial Maraial located in Brazil Map | |
| Coordinates: 8°48′10″S 35°49′44″W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Region | Zona da mata |
| Area | |
• Total | 192.25 km2 (74.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 11,220 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries - Jaqueira (N); Alagoas state (S); Xexéu and Catende (E); São Benedito do Sul (W)
- Area - 192.25 km2
- Elevation - 212 m
- Hydrography - Una river
- Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
- Climate - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 23.6 c
- Distance to Recife - 154 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Maraial are based in food and beverage industry and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, cattle and goats.
Economic Indicators
Economy by Sector (2006)
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 10.64% | 26.05% | 63.31% |
