Sanharó
Municipality of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Sanharó (Central northeastern portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃j̃ĩɐˈɾɔ]) is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 198 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2025) population of 18,812 inhabitants.[5]
Country
Brazil
BrazilFounded24 December 1948[1]
Elevation653 m (2,142 ft)
DemonymSanharoense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
Sanharó | |
|---|---|
Governor Miguel Arraes Plaza in Sanharó | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Etymology: Named after a bee species[1] | |
 Location of Sanharó in Pernambuco | |
  Sanharó Location within Brazil  Sanharó Location within South America | |
| Coordinates: 8°21′39″S 36°33′57″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Pernambuco |
| Founded | 24 December 1948[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | César Augusto de Freitas (PCdoB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Rodrigo José Galvão Didier (PSB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 268.065 km2 (103.500 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 18,624 |
| 18,812 | |
| • Density | 69.48/km2 (180.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sanharoense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55250-000, 55255-000, 55258-000[6] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.603 – medium[4] |
| Website | sanharo.pe.gov.br |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - Belo Jardim (N and E); São Bento do Una (S); Pesqueira (W)
- Area - 256.18 km2
- Elevation - 653 m
- Hydrography - Capibaribe and Ipojuca rivers
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hipoxerófila
- Climate - Semi arid - hot
- Annual average temperature - 22.3 c
- Distance to Recife - 198 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Sanharó are based in industry and agribusiness, especially manioc, beans; and livestock such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 19.11% | 9.69% | 71.20% |
Health indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.618 | 1 | 25 | 34.2 |
