Abreu e Lima

Abreu e Lima is a municipality in the Metropolitan Region of Recife located in Pernambuco state. The majority of residents live in the central urban areas, while rural settlements occupy the surrounding regions.

The municipality was officially established in 1982 and takes its name from José Inácio de Abreu e Lima, a fighter in South America's independence movements. The name honors his role in the liberation campaigns alongside Simón Bolívar.

The municipality celebrates its founding each May 14 with traditional Maracatu and Ciranda dance performances that remain central to local identity. Visitors can experience these lively traditional dances that continue to define how people gather and celebrate together.

The municipality offers a mix of urban services in central areas and rural surroundings in outlying regions. Plan visits around the calendar to experience the annual celebration in May or explore the quieter periods when daily life flows at its normal pace.

The municipality is home to a notably high proportion of residents who follow evangelical Christian traditions compared to other regions. This religious presence shapes how communities gather and organize their social activities throughout the year.

Location: Pernambuco

Inception: May 14, 1982

Elevation above the sea: 112 m

Shares border with: Paulista, Araçoiaba, Camaragibe, Igarassu, Paudalho, Tracunhaém

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

GPS coordinates: -7.91167,-34.90278

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08