Abreu e Lima
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Abreu e Lima is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco . It is located in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, also known as Greater Recife.
Coordinates: latitude 07º 54’ 42’’ S longitude 34º 54’ 10’’ W.
Altitude: 19 meters above sea level.
Area: 126 km²
Population: 97,911 (2006 est.)
The city was named in honor of José Inácio de Abreu e Lima, also know as as "Inácio Pernambucano". Born in Portugal, he participated in battles in Pernambuco and fought alongside Simón Bolivar in the wars of independence of Venezuela and Colombia.
Folklore is among Abreu e Lima's main attractions. Visitors can enjoy the drums and energetic rhythm of Maracatu dance performance, as well as Ciranda dance groups such as the one leaded by Dona Odete do Coco. The city's main festivity is the Emancipation Festival, every May 14. Also, over 70 percent of its territory is covered by virgin Atlantic Forest and environmental reserves, such as those of São Bento and Caetés.
Coordinates: latitude 07º 54’ 42’’ S longitude 34º 54’ 10’’ W.
Altitude: 19 meters above sea level.
Area: 126 km²
Population: 97,911 (2006 est.)
The city was named in honor of José Inácio de Abreu e Lima, also know as as "Inácio Pernambucano". Born in Portugal, he participated in battles in Pernambuco and fought alongside Simón Bolivar in the wars of independence of Venezuela and Colombia.
Folklore is among Abreu e Lima's main attractions. Visitors can enjoy the drums and energetic rhythm of Maracatu dance performance, as well as Ciranda dance groups such as the one leaded by Dona Odete do Coco. The city's main festivity is the Emancipation Festival, every May 14. Also, over 70 percent of its territory is covered by virgin Atlantic Forest and environmental reserves, such as those of São Bento and Caetés.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abreu_e_Lima,_Pernambuco
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Coordinates: 7°51'53"S 35°0'1"W
- Santa Rita - Paraíba - Brasil 108 km
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- Campina Grande 147 km
- São João do Cariri 191 km
- Barra de Santa Rosa - Paraíba - Brasil 199 km
- Cuité - Paraíba - Brasil 213 km
- Santa Cruz 237 km
- Picuí - Paraíba - Brasil 240 km
- Currais Novos - Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil 267 km
- Lajes - Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil 306 km
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