Lagoa do Ouro (''Golden Pond'') is a city located in the state of

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, located 263 km west from

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History

In early 1902, Captain Amador José Monteiro of the Brazilian

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presented a manifesto to the Municipal Council of the municipality Correntes. The council gathered on February 9, 1902, and authorized the first fair of the village. The council also approved of the town's name of Igatauá during this meeting. On December 9, 1938, the name was changed to Lagoa do Ouro due to an

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that arose in the village, where

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were believed to be in a local pond belonging to the estate of João Alves da Silva, who became known as John Gold.

Geography

The municipality contains part of the

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, a fully protected conservation unit created in 1989.

Climate

Lagoa do Ouro has a

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(''Aw'') according to the

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Economy

The main economic activities in Lagoa do Ouro are based in

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and

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such as

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and

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are the main agricultural resources within the municipality.

Economic indicators

Economy by Sector (2006)

Health indicators

References

Municipalities in Pernambuco {{Pernambuco-geo-stub