Tamandaré


Tamandaré is a coastal municipality about south of Recife, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Pernambuco.

Geography

The municipality contains part of the strictly protected Saltinho Biological Reserve, a conservation unit created in 1983.

Beaches

Urbanized, has two kilometers long of sand and a number of tourist facilities. Has small waves and fine sand. Easy to reach from Recife and Caruaru.
At low tide is formed natural pools. Suitable for swimming, has a dense mangrove vegetation in the estuary of Canoa quebrada River. Its possible to reach the Mamocambilhas beach in Barreiros by walking.
Three kilometers long, is good for swimming, and in front of the Marinas hotel, the sea allows natural anchorages of boats. It is possible to rent equipment such as jetski, banana boats and boats.
Still almost deserted, just has a few summer houses and bars. It has five kilometers of landscape mixed between the reefs, coconut trees and low waves water.

Economy

The main economic activities in Tamandaré are based in tourism, artisanal fishing, food and beverage industry and agriculture especially coconuts.

Economic Indicators

Economy by Sector
2006
Primary sectorSecondary sectorService sector
7.44%23.98%68.58%

Health Indicators

HDI Hospitals Hospitals beds Children's Mortality every 1000
0.59611719.2