Araçoiaba
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| Araçoiaba Arasuab |
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 Araçoiaba
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| Country |  Brazil |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Region | Recife metropolitan area (Recife) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 96.38 km2 (37.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 17,484 |
| Average Temperature | 24.5 C |
Araçoiaba (Arasuab) is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is in the Recife metropolitan area with another 13 cities. Araçoiaba has a total area of 96.38 square kilometers and had an estimated population of 17.484 inhabitants [1] in 2009 according with IBGE.
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - RMR (Recife)
- Boundaries - Igarassu (N and E), Abreu e Lima (S) and Tracunhaém (W)
- Area - 96.38 km2
- Elevation - 160 m (520 ft)
- Hidrography - Goiana River
- Clima - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 24.5 c
- Main road - BR 101 and PE 041
- Distance to Recife - 38 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Araçoiaba are based in the primary sector especially sugarcane and manioc and some light general industry.
Economic Indicators
| Population | GDP x(1000 R$).[2] | GDP pc (R$) | PE | RMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.484 | 48.939 | 2.962 | 0.08% | 0.13% |
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 15.16% | 10.12% | 74.72% |
Health Indicators
| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.637 | 1 | 4 | 30.5 |
References
- ↑ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Aracoiaba, page 31]
- ↑ Aracoiaba 2007 GDP IBGE pag 29
- ↑ PE State site - City by city profile
