Surubim
Surubim is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is the birthplace of Chacrinha, a famous Brazilian comedian and entertainer who died in 1988.
Geography
- State - Pernambuco
- Region - Agreste of Pernambuco
- Boundaries - Vertentes do Lério and Casinhas ; Riacho das Almas and Cumaru ; Bom Jardim, Salgadinho and João Alfredo ; Santa Maria do Cambucá and Frei Miguelinho
- Area - 252.85 km2
- Elevation - 394 m
- Hydrography - Capibaribe river
- Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila
- Climate - semi-arid, hot and dry
- Annual average temperature - 23.7 c
- Distance to Recife - 134 km
Economy
The main economic activities in Surubim are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially the raising of cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens.Economic indicators
Economy by Sector2006
| Primary sector | Secondary sector | Service sector |
| 2.82% | 12.97% | 84.21% |