Machados (population 11.802) is a city in northeastern

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, in the State of

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. It lies in the mesoregion of Agreste of Pernambuco and has an area of . It is the largest producer of bananas of the state, with over 21.000 ton.

Geography

* State –

* Region – Agreste of Pernambuco * Boundaries – São Vicente Ferrer (N); Bom Jardim (S and E); Orobó (W). * Area – * Elevation – * Hydrography –

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* Vegetation – Subcaducifólia forest * Annual average temperature – * Distance to

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Economy

The main economic activities in Machados are related with commerce and agribusiness, especially bananas, sugarcane and

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Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector (2006)

Health Indicators

Twin towns — sister cities

Machados is twinned with:

References

Municipalities in Pernambuco {{Pernambuco-geo-stub