- Source: Barreiros, Pernambuco
Barreiros (Barriers) is a municipality in Pernambuco with 42,764 inhabitants.
Geography
State - Pernambuco
Region - Zona da mata Pernambucana
Boundaries - Tamandaré (N); Alagoas state and São José da Coroa Grande (S); Água Preta (W); Atlantic Ocean (E)
Area - 233.37 km2
Elevation - 22m
Vegetation - Forest Subperenifólia
Clima - Hot tropical and humid
Annual average temperature - 24.9C
Distance to Recife - 106 km
Beaches
Economy
The main economic activities in Barreiros are based in commerce, tourism and agribusiness. Especially coconuts, manioc, sugarcane, bananas; and creations of cattle and buffalos.
= Economic indicators
=Economy by sector
2006
= Health indicators
=Notable people
Irandhir Santos, actor
See also
List of municipalities in Pernambuco