Carnaubeira da Penha


Carnaubeira da Penha is a city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, 498 km away from the state's capital, Recife.

History

The unclassified extinct language Aticum or Araticum was spoken near Carnaubeira.

Demographics

The population in 2009, according with IBGE was 12.451 inhabitants and the total area is 1010.17 km².
There are Atikum and Pankará indigenous peoples living in reserves.

Geography

The main economic activities in Carnaubeira da Penha are based in agribusiness, especially creation of goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, donkeys, chickens; and plantations of bananas, tomatoes and guava.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector
2006
Primary sectorSecondary sectorService sector
25.52%6.58%67.90%

Health Indicators

HDI Hospitals Hospitals beds Children's Mortality every 1000
0.53711817.1