Abreu e Lima is a Brazilian municipality in the state of

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. It is located in the Metropolitan Region of

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, also known as Greater Recife. Abreu e Lima covers , and has a population of 100,346 with a population density of 780 inhabitants per square kilometer. 75% of the area of the municipality is rural, but only 8% of the population lives outside of the urban center. The city was named in honor of José Inácio de Abreu e Lima (1794-1869), also known as "Inácio Pernambucano". Abreu e Lima participated in battles in Pernambuco and fought alongside

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in the wars of independence of

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. Folklore is one of Abreu e Lima's main attractions. Visitors can enjoy the energetic drum rhythms of Maracatu dance performance, as well as Ciranda dance groups such as the one led by Dona Odete do Coco. The city's main festival is the Emancipation Festival, every May 14. Over 70 percent of Abreu e Lima's territory is covered by unspoilt Atlantic Forest and environmental reserves, such as those of São Bento and Caetés. On March 31, 1983, the city held the first public event of Diretas Já, a popular movement against the

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Geography

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, Capoeirinha,

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Economy

The main economic activities in Abreu e Lima are commerce and general industry, especially chemicals and metallurgic. The primary sector also plays an important role.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector 2006

Health Indicators

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Religion

Abreu e Lima has the highest percentage (35%) of

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of any municipality in Brazil according to the

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(IBGE) census of 2010, just below the percentage of

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. In accordance with Municipal Law 632 of 2008, October 31 is a public holiday in Abreu e Lima, Evangelical Awareness Day (''Dia da Consciência Evangélica'').

Education

Abreu e Lima is served by 33 schools: 22 in the urban area of the municipality, and 11 in the rural area.

References

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