Cachoeirinha, Pernambuco

Cachoeirinha is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 169 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - Agreste Pernambucano
 * Boundaries - Tacaimbó  (N);  Lajedo    (S);  São Caitano, Altinho and Ibirajuba    (E);   São Bento do Una    (W).
 * Area - 179.27 km2
 * Elevation - 536 m
 * Hydrography - Una and Ipojuca rivers
 * Vegetation - Caatinga Hipoxerófila
 * Climate - Semi arid
 * Annual average temperature - 21.0 c
 * Distance to Recife - 169 km
 * Population - 20,501 (2020)

Economy
The main economic activities in Cachoeirinha are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially beans, corn; and livestock such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and poultry.

Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006