São José do Belmonte

São José do Belmonte is a municipality in the Sertão region of Pernambuco, stretching across dry landscapes with thorny vegetation typical of the semi-arid northeast. The area is organized around two main administrative districts.

The settlement took shape in the 17th century as an important stopping point for travelers crossing the Pernambuco hinterland toward other regions. This position along travel routes helped establish the community that would develop there.

The community carries on strong farming traditions with livestock raising and local growing methods that shape daily life in the region. These practices define how people spend their time and connect them to the land.

The municipality is connected by road to the surrounding region and serves as a base for exploring the sertanejo hinterland. Visiting during cooler months makes walking through the dry landscape more comfortable.

The Pajeú River flows through the area and is essential for irrigating fields in this dry region. Its water allows farmers to grow crops where rainfall is scarce.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 479 m

Shares border with: Serra Talhada, Mirandiba, Brejo Santo, Jati, Mauriti, Santa Inês, Verdejante

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

GPS coordinates: -7.86083,-38.76000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07