Orocó

Orocó is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Its population in 2020, according with IBGE, is 15,152 and its area is 554.75 km2.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - São Francisco Pernambucano
 * Boundaries - Parnamirim  (N);  Bahia state  (S);  Cabrobó  (E);  Santa Maria da Boa Vista  (W)
 * Area - 554.75 km2
 * Elevation - 349 m
 * Hydrography - Brigida River
 * Vegetation - Caatinga hiperxerófila.
 * Climate - Semi arid (Sertão) hot and dry
 * Annual average temperature - 26.1 C
 * Distance to Recife - 576 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Orocó are based in general on commerce and agribusiness, especially farming of goats, sheep, cattle, donkeys and pigs; and plantations of onions, melons and bananas.

Economic Indicators
Economy by Sector (2006)