Serrita

Serrita is a municipality in Pernambuco state, situated at 419 meters elevation in northeastern Brazil. It functions as an administrative unit providing local government services and essential facilities to its residents.

The area developed through Brazil's transition from Portuguese colonial captaincies to the modern system of states and municipalities after 1889. This administrative framework continues to shape local governance today.

The people here maintain northeastern Brazilian traditions rooted in indigenous, African, and European heritage, expressed through local celebrations and community life.

The municipality offers basic services and shops for visitors distributed throughout the town center. The best time to visit is during drier months when roads and pathways are most accessible.

The town sits on the boundary between the coastal region and the sertão, the dry interior, creating a transitional landscape with distinct ecological features. This location shapes the area's appearance and local economic activities.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 419 m

Shares border with: Barbalha, Cedro, Granito, Jardim, Moreilândia, Parnamirim, Salgueiro, Terra Nova

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

GPS coordinates: -7.93278,-39.29583

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41