São João, Pernambuco
City in Pernambuco, Brazil
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São João (Central northeastern portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃w ˈʒuɐ̃w]) is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 240 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 22,899 inhabitants.[7]
Country
Brazil
BrazilFounded25 November 1958[1]
Elevation716 m (2,349 ft)
DemonymSão-joanense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
São João | |
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| Coordinates: 8°52′33″S 36°22′1″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Pernambuco |
| Founded | 25 November 1958[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose Wilson Ferreira de Lima (PP) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Jucelio Marinho da Silva (PSDB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 258.443 km2 (99.785 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 716 m (2,349 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 23,837 |
| 24,895 | |
| • Density | 92.21/km2 (238.8/sq mi) |
| Demonym | São-joanense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55435-000[6] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.570 – medium[4] |
| Website | saojoao.pe.gov.br |
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - Jupi and Jucati (N); Palmeirina (S); Angelim (E); Garanhuns (W).
- Area - 244.44 km2
- Elevation - 716 m
- Hydrography - Mundaú River
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila
- Climate - Tropical hot and humid
- Annual average temperature - 21.4 c
- Distance to Recife - 240 km
Economy
The main economic activities in São João are based in agribusiness, especially beans, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep and chickens.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 24.35% | 7.50% | 68.15% |
Health indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.593 | 1 | 39 | 25.8 |
