Passira

Located at 187 meters above sea level, Passira extends across 329 square kilometers of land characterized by Caatinga hipoxerófila vegetation and semi-arid climate.

The development of Passira as a municipality reflects the broader expansion of administrative divisions within Pernambuco state during Brazil's territorial organization period.

The municipality maintains strong agricultural traditions, with local farmers cultivating tomatoes, corn, and beans while raising cattle, goats, and sheep across the region.

Passira stands 115 kilometers from Recife, with one hospital serving its 28,894 residents and a service sector that generates 80 percent of local economic activity.

The Capibaribe river flows through the municipality, supporting the local ecosystem and agricultural activities in this semi-arid region with average temperatures of 24.1 degrees Celsius.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 187 m

Shares border with: Gravatá, Bezerros, Cumaru, Feira Nova, Glória do Goitá, Limoeiro, Pombos, Salgadinho, Surubim, Vitória de Santo Antão

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

GPS coordinates: -7.99500,-35.58083

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:51