Catende, Municipality in Zona da Mata, Pernambuco, Brazil
Catende extends across 207 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 234 meters, bordered by Bonito, Palmares, Maraial, Jaqueira, and Belém de Maria.
The municipality developed around what became one of the largest sugar mills in Brazil, shaping the regional economic landscape throughout the 20th century.
Local residents maintain agricultural traditions centered on sugarcane cultivation, with seasonal festivities marking harvesting periods and religious celebrations.
The municipality connects to major routes through regional highways, providing access to Recife located 114 kilometers away and neighboring towns within 18 kilometers.
The Una River flows through the territory, supporting the agricultural activities while contributing to the maintenance of the subperenifólia forest vegetation.
Location: Pernambuco
Elevation above the sea: 234 m
Shares border with: Bonito, Belém de Maria, Jaqueira, Lagoa dos Gatos, Maraial, Palmares, Xexéu
Website: http://catende.pe.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -8.66694,-35.71694
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:27
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