Pesqueira, Administrative municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Located at an elevation of 732 meters, Pesqueira extends across 980 square kilometers in the northeastern state of Pernambuco, bordered by multiple municipalities.
The municipality originated in 1762 as Cimbres and received its current designation in 1836, marking a significant shift in the territorial organization of Pernambuco.
The region preserves indigenous linguistic heritage through historical records of languages such as Tchili and Walêcoxô, reflecting the area's native communities.
The BR 232 highway connects Pesqueira to Recife, the state capital, situated 214 kilometers away, facilitating transportation and commerce throughout the region.
Three major rivers - Ipanema, Ipojuca, and Una - intersect the municipality, creating a distinctive hydrographic network that supports local agriculture.
Location: Pernambuco
Inception: 1762
Elevation above the sea: 732 m
Shares border with: Poção, Alagoinha, Arcoverde, Belo Jardim, Capoeiras, Jataúba, Pedra, Sanharó, São Bento do Una, São João do Tigre, Venturosa
Website: http://pesqueira.pe.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -8.36167,-36.69472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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