Floresta

Floresta is a municipality in northeastern Brazil located in Pernambuco state. The town has a defined area with residential neighborhoods, public services including schools and healthcare facilities, and local infrastructure that serves the everyday needs of its residents.

The creation of Floresta as an administrative division represented an important step in Brazil's territorial organization during the country's regional development phase. This arrangement helped improve local administration and public services in the northeastern region.

The residents celebrate Brazilian traditions through regular gatherings that feature regional music, dance, and local food. These occasions reveal how community life remains rooted in everyday celebrations and shared customs.

As a municipality, Floresta offers basic public services including schools, healthcare, and infrastructure for residents and visitors. Walking through different neighborhoods or using local transportation will help you get a feel for how the town is organized.

The Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário serves as a central religious structure in the town and showcases the regional heritage of Catholic architecture. This sanctuary draws visitors interested in the religious architecture of northeastern Brazil.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 357 m

Shares border with: Serra Talhada, Tacaratu, Petrolândia, Belém de São Francisco, Betânia, Carnaubeira da Penha, Custódia, Ibimirim, Inajá, Itacuruba, Mirandiba, Rodelas

Website: http://floresta.pe.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -8.60083,-38.56778

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:16