Agrestina


Agrestina is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco, mesoregion of Agreste. It covers, and has a population of 24,052 with a population density of 120 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Geography

The main economic activities in Agrestina are based in general commerce, industry and agribusiness. Especially, manioc and, creations of cattle, goats and sheep.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector
2006
Primary sectorSecondary sectorService sector
19.29%12.90%67.81%

Health Indicators

HDI Hospitals Hospitals beds Children's Mortality every 1000
0.61217233.8

History

Agrestina was founded in 1884 so Bebedouro, and became a district of Altinho in 1911. It became an independent municipality in 1928 under the name of Bebedouro, which was changed to Agrestina in 1943.