Ipojuca
Ipojuca is a municipality in Pernambuco in eastern Brazil. As of 2020 the population according to IBGE was 97,669 and the per capita income (2007) was R$76.418 (more than $23,000 US dollars) making it one of the country's highest. The settlement dates to 1560, but the official founding date is 1861 and the community was incorporated as a town in 1864. It is famous for its beaches such as Porto de Galinhas (considered one of the best beaches in Brazil), Muro Alto, Maracaipe.
Ipojuca | |
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Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Ipojuca | |
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| Coordinates: 8°24′0″S 35°3′50″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos Santana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 527.32 km2 (203.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Total | 97,669 |
| • Density | 143.2/km2 (371/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Website | www |
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