São José do Egito

São José do Egito is a municipality in Pernambuco featuring narrow streets and local marketplaces that form the heart of town life. The town sits at an elevation of around 570 meters in northeastern Brazil's sertanejo region.

The area was settled as part of colonial expansion in northeastern Brazil and developed into a rural center for agricultural activities. Over time, structures emerged that reflected the social and economic needs of the population.

The residents maintain strong agricultural traditions, with corn, beans, and tomatoes grown in local fields and sold in town markets. These farming practices shape daily life and community identity.

The town is best explored on foot, with marketplaces serving as good starting points to understand local life and purchase regional products. Visitors should be prepared for hilly terrain and bring plenty of water during warmer months.

The region is known for its dry caatinga vegetation, an adapted landscape form that produces specialized plants and wildlife. This ecosystem makes the location an example of adaptation to semi-arid conditions.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 572 m

Shares border with: Brejinho, Amparo, Ingazeira, Itapetim, Ouro Velho, Prata, Santa Terezinha, Tabira, Tuparetama

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

GPS coordinates: -7.47333,-37.27444

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07