Água Preta


Água Preta is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco. It covers, and has a population of 35,344 with a population density of 1.28 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Água Preta was founded as a district of the municipality of Rio Formoso in 10 de novembro 1809. It became an independent municipality on July 3, 1895. The Praieira revolt, which originated Recife, spread to Água Preta in its first year. Captain Pedro Ivo Veloso da Silveira took refuge in the forests of Agua Preta after the defeat of his faction in Recife and organized a guerrilla resistance for two years before his surrender.

Geography

The main economic activities in Água Preta are based in agribusiness, especially plantations of sugarcane, and the raising of cattle, sheep and buffaloes.

Economic indicators

Economy by sector
2006
Primary sectorSecondary sectorService sector
21.91%7.78%70.31%

Health indicators