Cortês is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is 149 km away from the state capital Recife, and has an estimated (IBGE 2020) population of 12,560 inhabitants.[1]

Geography

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Economy

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The main economic activities in Cortês are largely dominated by the food & beverage industry and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, bananas and cattle.

Economic indicators

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Population[2] GDP x(1000 R$).[3] GDP pc (R$) PE
11.712 63.717 5.485 0.10%

Economy by Sector 2006

Primary sector Secondary sector Service sector
13.16% 27.30% 59.54%

Health indicators

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HDI (2000) Hospitals (2007) Hospitals beds (2007) Children's Mortality every 1000 (2005)
0.582 1 23 26.5

References

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8°28′S 35°33′W / 8.467°S 35.550°W / -8.467; -35.550