Araçoiaba

Araçoiaba (Arasuab) is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is in the Recife metropolitan area with another 13 cities. Araçoiaba has a total area of 96.38 square kilometers and had an estimated population of 20,733 inhabitants in 2020 according with IBGE.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - RMR (Recife)
 * Boundaries - Igarassu (N and E), Abreu e Lima (S) and Tracunhaém (W)
 * Area - 96.38 km2
 * Elevation - 160 m (520 ft)
 * Hydrography - Goiana River
 * Climate - Hot tropical and humid
 * Annual average temperature - 24.5 c
 * Main road - BR 101 and PE 041
 * Distance to Recife - 38 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Araçoiaba are based in the primary sector especially sugarcane and manioc and some light general industry.

Economic Indicators
Economy by Sector 2006