Macaparana
Macaparana is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located 120 kilometres (75 miles) away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. It has an estimated (as of 2009) population of 24.031 inhabitants.

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Geography
- State – Pernambuco
- Region – Zona da mata Pernambucana
- Boundaries – Paraiba state (N and W); São Vicente Ferrer and Vicência (S); Timbaúba (E).
- Area – 126.35 square kilometres (48.78 square miles)
- Elevation – 350 metres (1,150 feet)
- Hydrography – Goiana River
- Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest
- Climate – Hot tropical and humid
- Annual average temperature – 23.1 degrees Celsius (73.6 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Distance to Recife – 120 kilometres (75 miles)
Economy
The main economic activities in Macaparana are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas; and livestock such as cattle and poultry.
Twin towns — sister cities
Macaparana is twinned with:
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References
- http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdf IBGE Population 2009 Macaparana, page 33]
- Macaparana 2007 GDP IBGE page 31 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- PE State site – City by city profile
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