Ouricuri

Ouricuri is a municipality in northeastern Brazil located in the semi-arid Sertão region of Pernambuco. The landscape consists of dry, open terrain scattered with small towns and settlements typical of the interior plateau.

The municipality developed as an administrative center during the territorial reorganization of Pernambuco state. This structure established the foundation for how the region is settled today.

Local families work the land growing corn, beans, and manioc, and these farming activities shape how people spend their days. The work connects residents to the seasons and defines the pace of life in the municipality.

Two main highways connect the municipality to larger cities, making travel relatively straightforward for visitors. Plan to visit during cooler months since heat in the dry season can be intense.

The region sits above one of Brazil's largest gypsum deposits, making it a key mining center for this mineral. This underground wealth has shaped the local economy and industrial activity in ways many visitors do not realize.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 437 m

Shares border with: Araripina, Santa Cruz, Betânia do Piauí, Bodocó, Curral Novo do Piauí, Ipubi, Parnamirim, Santa Filomena, Simões, Trindade

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

GPS coordinates: -7.88278,-40.08194

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:43