Toritama, Textile manufacturing hub in Pernambuco, Brazil
Toritama stands at an elevation of 364 meters above sea level, covering 25.7 square kilometers along the banks of the Capibaribe River.
The municipality originated from a cattle farm on the Capibaribe River's left bank and received official recognition as an administrative division on December 29, 1953.
The name combines indigenous terms 'tori' meaning stone and 'tama' meaning region, reflecting the geographical characteristics of this manufacturing center.
The Parque das Feiras market square houses 2393 retail stalls across nine hectares, providing space for 2000 vehicles and numerous clothing stores.
This municipality produces approximately fifteen percent of Brazil's total jeans output, establishing itself as a primary center for denim manufacturing.
Location: Pernambuco
Inception: December 29, 1953
Elevation above the sea: 364 m
Shares border with: Caruaru, Taquaritinga do Norte, Vertentes
Website: http://toritama.pe.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -8.00667,-36.05667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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