Machados

Machados (population 11.802) is a city in northeastern Brazil, in the State of Pernambuco. It lies in the mesoregion of Agreste of Pernambuco and has an area of 56.96 km2. It is the largest producer of bananas of the state, with over 21.000 ton.

Geography

 * State – Pernambuco
 * Region – Agreste of Pernambuco
 * Boundaries – São Vicente Ferrer (N);  Bom Jardim   (S and E);  Orobó  (W).
 * Area – 56.96 km2
 * Elevation – 320 m
 * Hydrography – Goiana River
 * Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest
 * Annual average temperature – 23.9 C
 * Distance to Recife – 320 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Machados are related with commerce and agribusiness, especially bananas, sugarcane and cattle.

Economic Indicators
Economy by Sector (2006)

Twin towns — sister cities
Machados is twinned with: