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 (N); Riacho das Almas and Cumaru (S); Bom Jardim, Salgadinho and João Alfredo (E); Santa Maria do Cambucá and Frei Miguelinho (W)

• Area - 252.85km2

• Elevation - 394 m

• Hydrography - Capibaribe river

• Vegetation - Caatinga Hiperxerófila

• Climate - semi-arid, hot and dry

• Annual average temperature - 23.7 c

• Distance to Recife - 134km

Climate

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 Sector 2006

Health indicators

See also

• List of municipalities in Pernambuco

References