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'''Águas Belas''' (''Beautiful Waters'') is a [[Brazil]] |
'''Águas Belas''' (literally ''Beautiful Waters'') is a [[Brazil|Brazilian]] [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in the [[Federative units of Brazil|state]] of [[Pernambuco]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The region where Águas Belas is located was originally inhabited by the [[Tupiniquim]], who were expelled by the [[ |
The region where Águas Belas is located was originally inhabited by the [[Tupiniquim]], who were expelled by the [[Carnijó]] tribe. The first Europeans arrived around 1700. Until 1904, Águas Belas was a district of [[Buíque]]. |
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The name "Águas Belas" (Portuguese for "Beautiful Waters") originated from the commentary of a judge who was visiting the city and was impressed by the excellent quality of the water in the town. |
The name "Águas Belas" (Portuguese for "Beautiful Waters") originated from the commentary of a judge who was visiting the city and was impressed by the excellent quality of the water in the town. |
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* Area - 885.98 km<sup>2</sup> |
* Area - 885.98 km<sup>2</sup> |
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* Elevation - 336 m |
* Elevation - 336 m |
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* Hydrography - [[Ipanema River]] |
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* Vegetation - [[Caatinga]] [[Hiperxerófila]] |
* Vegetation - [[Caatinga]] [[Hiperxerófila]] |
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* Climate - [[semi arid]] hot |
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* Annual average temperature - 24.5 c |
* Annual average temperature - 24.5 c |
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* Distance to [[Recife]] - 315 km |
* Distance to [[Recife]] - 315 km |
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* Population - 43,686 (2020)<ref>[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/pe/aguas-belas/panorama IBGE 2020]</ref> |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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The main economic activities in '''Águas Belas''' are based in industry, commerce and [[agribusiness]] especially plantations of [[bean]]s, [[Maize|corn]] and [[manioc]]; and creations of [[cattle]], [[goat]]s, [[sheep]] |
The main economic activities in '''Águas Belas''' are based in industry, commerce and [[agribusiness]] especially plantations of [[bean]]s, [[Maize|corn]] and [[manioc]]; and creations of [[cattle]], [[goat]]s, [[sheep]], [[horse]]s, [[pig]]s and [[chickens]]. |
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===Economic indicators=== |
===Economic indicators=== |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of municipalities in Pernambuco]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 14:28, 17 December 2024
Águas Belas (literally Beautiful Waters) is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco.
History
[edit]The region where Águas Belas is located was originally inhabited by the Tupiniquim, who were expelled by the Carnijó tribe. The first Europeans arrived around 1700. Until 1904, Águas Belas was a district of Buíque.
The name "Águas Belas" (Portuguese for "Beautiful Waters") originated from the commentary of a judge who was visiting the city and was impressed by the excellent quality of the water in the town.
Geography
[edit]- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste Pernambucano
- Boundaries - Buíque and Pedra (N); Alagoas state (S); Iati (E); Itaíba (W)
- Area - 885.98 km2
- Elevation - 336 m
- Hydrography - Ipanema River
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila
- Climate - semi arid hot
- Annual average temperature - 24.5 c
- Distance to Recife - 315 km
- Population - 43,686 (2020)[1]
Economy
[edit]The main economic activities in Águas Belas are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness especially plantations of beans, corn and manioc; and creations of cattle, goats, sheep, horses, pigs and chickens.
Economic indicators
[edit]| Population[2] | GDP x(1000 R$).[3] | GDP pc (R$) | PE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.672 | 115.899 | 3.051 | 0.19% |
Economy by Sector 2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
|---|---|---|
| 17.34% | 8.71% | 73.95% |
Health indicators
[edit]| HDI (2000) | Hospitals (2007) | Hospitals beds (2007) | Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.532 | 1 | 51 | 25.4 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Águas Belas, page 31]
- ^ Águas Belas 2007 GDP IBGE page 29
- ^ PE State site - City by city profile
9°06′S 35°06′W / 9.100°S 35.100°W
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