João Alfredo is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 120.6 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 33,328 inhabitants.[1]
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - Bom Jardim (N); Salgadinho (S); Limoeiro (E); Surubim (W).
- Area - 133.52 km2
- Elevation - 328 m
- Hydrography - Goiana and Capibaribe rivers
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hipoxerófila
- Climate - Tropical hot and humid
- Annual average temperature - 23.9 c
- Distance to Recife - 120.6 km
Economy
The main economic activities in João Alfredo are based in wood & furniture industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, corn, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.
Economic indicators
| Population[2] | GDP x(1000 R$).[3] | GDP pc (R$) | PE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.875 | 89.361 | 3.137 | 0.15% |
Economy by Sector2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 11.60% | 10.90% | 77.50% |
Health indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.610 | 1 | 27 | 23.5 |