Correntes, Pernambuco

Correntes (Portuguese word for "chains") is a town located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located 257.7 km away from Recife, the capital of the state of Pernambuco. It has an estimated population of 18,268 inhabitants.

History
It was Antonio Machado Dias, a rich Portuguese farmer, who founded the town in 1826. Dias lived in the area where Correntes is currently located. He commanded the building of a catholic church dedicated to his patron saint (Saint Anthony). From that church, many people set up homes there, resulting in the village of Barra de Correntes, which ultimately became the town of Correntes.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - Agreste Pernambucano
 * Boundaries - Garanhuns and Palmeirina  (N);  Alagoas state  (S and E);   Lagoa do Ouro    (W).
 * Area - 339.3 km2
 * Elevation - 391 m
 * Hydrography - Mundaú River
 * Vegetation - Subcaducifólia forest
 * Climate - Hot and humid
 * Annual average temperature - 23.7 c
 * Distance to Recife - 257.7 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Correntes are based in agribusiness, especially sweet potatoes, beans, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses and chickens.

Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006

Hymn
The hymn of Correntes was composed by Arlinda Brasil, a retired teacher.

Sample:

Portuguese version (original) Correntes, nosso torrão adorado Berço que nos viu nascer Por ti daremos tudo e Só a ti devemos querer

English version Correntes, our dear land Cradle that saw our birth We will give everything for you And only you we must love