Santa Cruz do Capibaribe

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Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Textile manufacturing center in Pernambuco, Brazil

Located at 511 meters above sea level, Santa Cruz do Capibaribe extends across 335 square kilometers of land in northeastern Brazil's Pernambuco state.

The municipality, established in 1953, transformed from an agricultural settlement into a textile production hub during the latter half of the 20th century.

The population of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe maintains traditions through regular festivals that celebrate northeastern Brazilian music, dance, and regional customs.

Three major roads, BR-203, BR-104, and PE-130, connect Santa Cruz do Capibaribe to other regional centers, including Caruaru and the state capital Recife.

The textile sector employs 41 percent of the local workforce, making Santa Cruz do Capibaribe one of Brazil's primary centers for clothing production.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 511 m

Shares border with: Jataúba, Barra de São Miguel, Brejo da Madre de Deus, Caraúbas, Taquaritinga do Norte

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

GPS coordinates: -7.95725,-36.20475

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42

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