Palmeirina

Palmeirina is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located 252 km from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco, Palmeirina has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 7,600 inhabitants.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - Agreste Pernambucano
 * Boundaries - São João and Angelim  (N);  Correntes and Alagoas state   (S);  Canhotinho  (E);   Garanhuns    (W).
 * Area - 158.01 km2
 * Elevation - 531 m
 * Hydrography - Mundaú River
 * Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
 * Climate - Hot and humid
 * Annual average temperature - 22.7 c
 * Distance to Recife - 252 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Palmeirina are based in commerce and agribusiness, especially beans, bananas; and livestock such as cattle, sheep and poultry.

Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006