Bonito (''Beautiful'') (population 38,117) is a city in northeastern

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of Pernambuco. Has 399.5 sq/km of total area.

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(W). * Area - 399.5 km² * Elevation - 443 m * Hydrography -

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and Una rivers * Vegetation - Subcaducifolia Forest * Climate - Hot and Humid * Annual average temperature - 21 c * Main road - BR 232 and PE 103 * Distance to

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- 128 km

Economy

Principal economic activity for Bonito is the agricultural sector. Sugar cane, cattle, tuber production, poultry and fruit. tourism is an emerging field due to the many natural waterfalls accessible by a newly asphalted highway. Bonito is experiencing a real estate boom driving up the prices of building lots and rental units, proposed improvements to the main route into the city will further drive development.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector 2006

Health Indicators

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