Águas Belas
Municipality of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Águas Belas (Central northeastern portuguese pronunciation: [ˈaɡ͡wɐ(s) ˈbɛlɐ(s)]) (literally Beautiful Waters) is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco.
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| Coordinates: 9°6′39″S 37°7′22″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Pernambuco |
| Founded | 24 May 1904[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Elton Martins de Souza (Republicanos) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Eniale Bezerra Jonatas Tenório Ferro (Avante) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 885.988 km2 (342.082 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 376 m (1,234 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 41,548 |
| 43,822 | |
| • Density | 46.89/km2 (121.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Águas-belense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55340-000[6] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.526 – low[4] |
| Website | aguasbelas.pe.gov.br |
History
The region where Águas Belas is located was originally inhabited by the Tupiniquim, who were expelled by the Carnijó tribe. The first Europeans arrived around 1700. Until 1904, Águas Belas was a district of Buíque.[citation needed]
The name "Águas Belas" (Portuguese for "Beautiful Waters") originated from the commentary of a judge who was visiting the city and was impressed by the excellent quality of the water in the town.[citation needed]
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - Buíque and Pedra (N); Alagoas state (S); Iati (E); Itaíba (W)
- Area - 885.98 km2
- Elevation - 336 m
- Hydrography - Ipanema River
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila
- Climate - semi arid hot
- Annual average temperature - 24.5 c
- Distance to Recife - 315 km
- Population - 43,686 (2020)[5]
Economy
The main economic activities in Águas Belas are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness especially plantations of beans, corn and manioc; and creations of cattle, goats, sheep, horses, pigs and chickens.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 17.34% | 8.71% | 73.95% |
Health indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.532 | 1 | 51 | 25.4 |
