Itaquitinga is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 84 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 17,006 inhabitants.
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries - Condado (N); Igarassu (S); Goiana (E); Nazaré da Mata and Tracunhaém (W)
- Area - 103.44 km2
- Elevation - 88 m
- Hydrography - Goiana River
- Vegetation - Subcaducifólia forest
- Climate - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 23.3 c
- Distance to Recife - 84 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Itaquitinga are based in agribusiness, especially sugarcane (over 477,000 tons) and livestock such as cattle and chickens.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
Health indicators
See also
- List of municipalities in Pernambuco
References
