Correntes () (Portuguese word for "chains") is a town located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located away from Recife, the capital of the state of Pernambuco. It has an estimated population of 17,131 inhabitants (2022 Census).
History It was Antonio Machado Dias, a rich Portuguese farmer, who founded the town in 1826. Dias lived in the area where Correntes is currently located. He commanded the building of a catholic church dedicated to his patron saint (Saint Anthony). From that church, many people set up homes there, resulting in the village of Barra de Correntes, which ultimately became the town of Correntes.
Geography State - Pernambuco Region - Agreste Pernambucano Boundaries - Garanhuns and Palmeirina (N); Alagoas state (S and E); Lagoa do Ouro (W). Area - 339.3 km2 Elevation - 391 m Hydrography - Mundaú River Vegetation - Subcaducifólia forest Climate - Hot and humid Annual average temperature - 23.7 c Distance to Recife - 257.7 km
Economy The main economic activities in Correntes are based in agribusiness, especially sweet potatoes, beans, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses and chickens.
Economic indicators Populationhttp://www.ibge.gov.br/home/estatistica/populacao/estimativa2009/POP2009_DOU.pdfIBGE Population 2009 Correntes, page 32] GDP x(1000 R$). Correntes 2007 GDP IBGE page 29 GDP pc (R$) PE 16.686 58.359 3.574 0.097% Economy by Sector 2006 Primary sector Secondary sector Service sector 20.03% 8.20% 71.77%
Health indicators PE State site - City by city profile HDI (2000) Hospitals (2007) Hospital beds (2007) Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005) 0.587 1 11 16.8
Hymn The hymn of Correntes was composed by Arlinda Brasil, a retired teacher.
Sample:
Portuguese version (original) Correntes, nosso torrão adorado Berço que nos viu nascer Por ti daremos tudo e Só a ti devemos querer
English version Correntes, our dear land Cradle that saw our birth We will give everything for you And only you we must love
See also List of municipalities in Pernambuco
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