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Rio Formoso, Administrative division in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Rio Formoso extends across 239.8 square kilometers of land in northeastern Brazil, featuring tropical forests, coastal areas, and agricultural regions at 5 meters above sea level.

The municipality developed through centuries of agricultural growth, establishing itself as a significant producer of sugarcane and coconuts in the Pernambuco state.

Local residents maintain traditional festivals throughout the year, incorporating regional music, dance performances, and culinary specialties from Pernambuco.

The municipality contains one hospital with 65 beds and connects to Recife, the state capital, through a 91-kilometer road network.

The Saltinho Biological Reserve spans 562 hectares within Rio Formoso, protecting native species and supporting environmental research initiatives.

GPS coordinates: -8.66390,-35.15889

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:32

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