São Benedito do Sul is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located 172.5 km away from Recife, the capital of the state of Pernambuco. As of 2020, according to IBGE estimates, it has a population of 16,069 inhabitants.
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries - Lagoa dos Gatos (N); Alagoas state (S); Maraial and Jaqueira (E); Quipapá and Panelas (W)
- Area - 156.78 km2
- Elevation - 474 m
- Hydrography - Una River
- Vegetation - Subperenifólia forest
- Climate - Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature - 22.9 c
- Distance to Recife - 172.5 km
Economy
The main economic activities in São Benedito do Sul are based in agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas; and livestock such as cattle and chickens.
Economic indicators
Economy by Sector 2006
Health indicators
See also
- List of municipalities in Pernambuco
References
