João Alfredo

João Alfredo is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 120.6 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 33,328 inhabitants.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - Agreste Pernambucano
 * Boundaries - Bom Jardim  (N);  Salgadinho    (S);  Limoeiro    (E);   Surubim    (W).
 * Area - 133.52 km2
 * Elevation - 328 m
 * Hydrography - Goiana and Capibaribe rivers
 * Vegetation - Caatinga Hipoxerófila
 * Climate - Tropical hot and humid
 * Annual average temperature - 23.9 c
 * Distance to Recife - 120.6 km

Economy
The main economic activities in João Alfredo are based in wood & furniture industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, corn, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.

Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006