Afogados da Ingazeira, Administrative municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil
Description
Afogados da Ingazeira is a Brazilian municipality in Pernambuco situated at 554 meters (1,820 feet) elevation in the semi-arid Sertão region of the northeast. The territory covers roughly 377 square kilometers in an area marked by rural settlements and agricultural traditions.
History
The municipality was established on July 1, 1909, emerging from a settlement near the Pajeú River in the interior. It grew to become a significant administrative hub that has shaped the region's development.
Culture
The Cathedral of Senhor Bom Jesus dos Remedios anchors the spiritual life of the town as the seat of its Roman Catholic Diocese. It reflects the deep Catholic tradition that shapes how the community comes together and celebrates.
Practical
The municipal administration provides public services through its City Council, with information available through the local government portal. The best time to visit is outside the dry season when the landscape is greener and the climate is more manageable.
Did you know?
The region maintains one of the highest development indices in the Alto do Pajeú area, standing out as a relatively prosperous zone within the arid Sertão. This level of wellbeing is surprising for such a remote corner of the northeast.
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