Surubim

Surubim is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is the birthplace of Chacrinha, a famous Brazilian comedian and entertainer who died in 1988.

Geography

 * State - Pernambuco
 * Region - Agreste of Pernambuco
 * Boundaries - Vertentes do Lério and Casinhas (N); Riacho das Almas and Cumaru  (S); Bom Jardim, Salgadinho and João Alfredo (E); Santa Maria do Cambucá and Frei Miguelinho  (W)
 * Area - 252.85 km2
 * Elevation - 394 m
 * Hydrography - Capibaribe river
 * Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila
 * Climate - semi-arid, hot and dry
 * Annual average temperature - 23.7 c
 * Distance to Recife - 134 km

Economy
The main economic activities in Surubim are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially the raising of cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens.

Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006