Altinho, Pernambuco

Altinho is a municipality/city in the state of Pernambuco in Brazil. The population in 2020, according with IBGE was 22,984 inhabitants and the total area is 452.52 km2.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - Agreste of Pernambuco
 * Boundaries - Caruaru and São Caetano  (N);  Cupira, Panelas and Ibirajuba   (S);  Agrestina    (E);   Cachoeirinha   (W).
 * Area - 452.52 km2
 * Elevation - 454 m
 * Hydrography - Una and Ipojuca rivers
 * Vegetation - Caatinga hiperxerófila
 * Clima -  semi arid hot
 * Annual average temperature - 23.1 c
 * Distance to Recife - 163 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Altinho are related with commerce and agribusiness, especially creations of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens.

Economic Indicators
Economy by Sector 2006