Capoeiras
Capoeiras | |
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Aerial view of Capoeiras | |
| Etymology: Originated from Capoeirã, a word of indigenous origin, meaning "cold forest" | |
Location of Capoeiras in Pernambuco | |
| Coordinates: 8°44′6″S 36°37′37″W / 8.73500°S 36.62694°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Founded | 21 December 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joaquim Costa Teixeira (PSB) (2025-2028) |
| • Vice Mayor | Cícero Pereira da Silva (Republicanos) (2025-2028) |
| Area | |
• Total | 337.108 km2 (130.158 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 18,338 |
| • Density | 54.39/km2 (140.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Capoeirense (Brazilian Portuguese) |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 55365-000 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.549 – low |
| Website | capoeiras.pe.gov.br |
Capoeiras is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 252.7 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 20,048 inhabitants.