Petrolina, Agricultural center in Pernambuco, Brazil
The municipality of Petrolina extends across 4,756 square kilometers on the left bank of the São Francisco River, bordering the state of Bahia.
Founded in 1870 near massive rock formations, the settlement grew from a small village into a major agricultural hub in the Sertão region of Brazil.
The neo-Gothic Coracao de Jesus Church displays imported French stained glass windows and religious artifacts that reflect the local religious traditions.
The municipal airport connects Petrolina with multiple Brazilian cities, while regular bus services link it to surrounding regional centers.
The city forms an urban complex of 520,000 inhabitants with Juazeiro across the São Francisco River, connected by a modern bridge.
Location: Pernambuco
Inception: 1870
Elevation above the sea: 376 m
Part of: Pernambuco, Sertão
Shares border with: Juazeiro, Afrânio, Casa Nova, Dormentes, Lagoa Grande, Sobradinho
Website: http://petrolina.pe.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -9.39278,-40.50778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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