Panelas is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.[1] It is located 182.6 km away from Recife, the state capital. Panelas has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 26,456 inhabitants.[2]

Panelas
City
Location of Panelas within Pernambuco
Location of Panelas within Pernambuco
Coordinates: 8°39′50″S 36°00′21″W / 8.66389°S 36.0058°W / -8.66389; -36.0058
CountryBrazilBrazil
StatePernambucoPernambuco
Area
 • Total371.16 km2 (143.31 sq mi)
Elevation
532 m (1,745 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total26,456
 • Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Economy edit

The main economic activities in Panelas are based in agribusiness, especially sugarcane and manioc, as well as livestock such as cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry.

Economic indicators edit

Population[3] GDP x(1,000 R$).[4] GDP pc (R$) PE
25,500 68,430 2,746 0.11%

Economy by Sector 2006

Primary sector Secondary sector Service sector
6.08% 9.38% 84.54%

Health indicators edit

HDI (2000) Hospitals (2007) Hospitals beds (2007) Children's Mortality every 1,000 (2005)
0.576 1 26 26.8

References edit