Sertânia


Sertânia is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The population in 2009, according to the IBGE, was 35.914. Its total area is 2421,51 km².

Geography

The main economic activities in Sertânia are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially the raising of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, and donkeys; and plantations of corn, tomatoes and beans.

Economic indicators

Economy by sector
2006
Primary sectorSecondary sectorService sector
13.63%10.81%75.56%

Health indicators