Macaparana

Macaparana is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located 120 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. It has an estimated population of 25,472 inhabitants.

Geography

 * State – Pernambuco
 * Region – Zona da mata Pernambucana
 * Boundaries – Paraíba state  (N and W);  São Vicente Ferrer and Vicência   (S);  Timbaúba   (E).
 * Area – 126.35 km2
 * Elevation – 350 m
 * Hydrography – Goiana River
 * Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest
 * Climate – Hot tropical and humid
 * Annual average temperature – 23.1 C
 * Distance to Recife – 120 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Macaparana are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas; and livestock such as cattle and poultry.

Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006

Twin towns — sister cities
Macaparana is twinned with: