Ipojuca is a municipality in

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in eastern

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. As of 2020 the population according to IBGE was 97,669 and the per capita income (2007) was R$76.418 (more than $23,000 US dollars) making it one of the country's highest. The settlement dates to 1560, but the official founding date is 1861 and the community was incorporated as a town in 1864. It is famous for its beaches such as

Porto de Galinhas Porto de Galinhas is a beach in the municipality of Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil. Porto de Galinhas is a major tourist destination. The beach is famous for its bright-water beaches and the natural pools. It is part of the municipality of Ipojuca ...

(considered one of the best beaches in

), Muro Alto, Maracaipe.

History of Ipojuca

The colonization of Ipojuca began in 1560, after the expulsion of the Caeté Indians and other tribes from the southern coast of

. From there, the settlers could migrate to the fertile land of Ipojuca rich in massapê. The land is very suitable for the cultivation of sugar cane, which caused rapid

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in the region. Among the pioneers were the Lacerda, Cavalcanti, and Rolim Moura families. When the Dutch invaded Pernambuco, several mills had already been established in the region. Many people in the city participated in resisting the Dutch. Under the leadership of Captain-mor Amador de Araújo, a battle broke out on July 17, 1645. The Dutch were defeated on July 23, 1645. After the victory over the Dutch, Ipojuca became one of the most important regions of the Colonial System. With two harbors- Suape and

- higher than the lowland of the northeast massapê, Ipojuca was part of the colonial triangular trade. Hens earned its name after the slaves that had arrived from Africa in that period. The Ipojuca district was established by Municipal Law Paragraph 2 - November 12, 1895. The town that emerged was centered on the village of Nossa Senhora do Ó, and then was transferred to the village of San Miguel de Ipojuca. With State Decree No. 23 - October 4, 1890, the downtown area was restored to Nossa Senhora do Ó. There is controversy about the date Ipojuca was founded, but according to a vicar of the parish the date was around 1596. The origin of its name comes from the Tupi guarani ''Iapajuque'', which means Dark Water. It was also the deathplace of Canadian boxing champion

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Geography of Ipojuca

Is located at 08º 23'56" south

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and 35º 03'50" west

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, at an

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of 10 meters. According to the population count conducted by

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in 2008, the municipality has 74,059 inhabitants. It occupies an

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of . The vegetation consists of

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and

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s on the beaches, and

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in the other parts of the municipality. The hydrography consists of small coastal rivers such as: the Maracaipe and Merepe rivers.

Access

Its distance from

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is Highways PE-60 and BR-101 (via Cape St. Augustine) provide access to Suape, and a winding road stretches to Porto de Galinhas.

Tourism

The main draw for tourism is the beach of Porto de Galinhas, selected eight times as the best beach in Brazil by ''Travel & Tourism'' magazine, whose main attractions are the natural pools visited by thousands of tourists annually. Among the many historic sights is the Convento de Santo Antonio, founded in 1606 and added to the national historical heritage in 1937. It represents a major milestone for the population of the municipality.

Beaches

;Camboa beach Although deserted, this

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has along its length, quiet, shallow,

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, coconut trees and mangal vegetation. Access to it is difficult due to the

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of the Merepe River, but it can be reached by buggy, bike, or by walking from Cupé beach. ;Muro Alto beach As Camboa is difficult to access, many visit Muro Alto ("high wall"), which has a wall of natural

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s about long, which form a huge natural

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without waves. It is suitable for

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and

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. It has hotels and "pousadas" (

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) accommodation. ;Cupé beach This long beach has

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trees, numerous

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houses, luxurious hotels, pousadas, hostels, bars and restaurants. One part of its

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protected by natural reefs, has natural pools. In another section where there are no reefs, the sea is choppy with strong

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s, which requires care by swimmers ;

beach ;Pontal de Maracaípe beach This is a

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- marine beach at the estuary of the Maracaípe River. The predominant vegetation is mangue. The beach is often used for

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s such as canoeing and

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trips. Also, it is possible to find services to rent kayaks, banana boats and dune buggies. ;Maracaípe beach This beach is suitable for surfing, has deep waters, and huge

s. Maracaípe hosts a leg of the Brazilian Surf Tournament and one phase of the international surf calendar. There are coconut trees, and Mangrove vegetation. ;Serrambi beach This beach is popular for

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due to the presence in its waters of several

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s (or remnants of them). The vessels are from different historical periods: from the

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period (500 years ago) up to the major world wars. It has restaurants and bars.

Economy

The main economic activities in Ipojuca are based around tourism with a large number of sophisticated internationals hotels and pousadas (traditional guest-houses), commerce, food and general industry. The tourist sector booms every summer when thousands of tourists flock to the beaches from everywhere in the world making it a major attraction of the

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and the state. Ipojuca also has a very important Brazilian port - Suape port considered one of the most developed in

and responsible for the boom in the industry sector in the whole of Pernambuco state.

Economic Indicators

Suape Harbour

Suape port is a Brazilian International Port located in Ipojuca - Pernambuco, serving the municipalities of Ipojuca and Cabo de Santo Agostinho, inside the

and distant south of the capital (

). Suape serves ships 365 days a year without any restrictions due to tidal schedules. Suape is one of the most important harbours and container terminals in northeast Brazil playing an important role in the economy of the state of Pernambuco.SUAPE – Port and Industrial Complex
In the twenty-first century Suape has become an important contributor to Pernambuco's development. Huge national and international investments are being attracted by its logistical facilities. And by 2010 this is expected to be more than US$10 billion.

Health Indicators

References

External links

Video Ipojuca land of opportunities
*Videos about

beach
Video 1Video 2Video 3Surfing in Maracaípe beach
*Videos about Suape port complex
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{{Municipalities of Pernambuco Populated coastal places in Pernambuco Municipalities in Pernambuco