São José do Belmonte

São José do Belmonte spans across 1,474 square kilometers in the Sertão Pernambucano region, featuring caatinga vegetation and an elevation of 479 meters.

The settlement developed during the 17th century as a strategic crossing point for travelers moving through the Pernambuco hinterlands toward neighboring regions.

The municipality maintains strong agricultural traditions with local farmers specializing in goat, cattle, and sheep breeding alongside manioc and bean cultivation.

Located 470 kilometers from Recife, the municipality connects to major regional roads and contains two main districts: São José do Belmonte and Bom Nome.

The area experiences an average temperature of 25.4°C and contains the Pajeú River, supporting the local agricultural activities in this semi-arid environment.

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: May 27, 2025 13:14