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Recife

Administration
Full nameRecife
Official nameThe Municipality of Recife
Settlement typeMunicipality
Motto 
"That it may shine on all" (Matthew 5:15)
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StatePernambuco
FoundedMarch 12, 1537
Incorporated (as village)1709
Incorporated (as city)1823
Government
MayorJoão da Costa Bezerra Filho (PT)
Geography
Total Area84.17 sq mi (218 km2)
Metro Area1068.7 sq mi (2767.9 km2)
Elevation33 ft (10.1 m)
Demography
Total Population1,536,934(9th) (2010)
Density (pop.)7155.6/km2 (18537.9/sq mi)
Metro (pop.)4136506
Other information
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
Postal Code50000-000
Area code+55 81

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Recife (-ptʁeˈsifi-Br-Recife is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 4,136,506 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 4th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper was 1,561,659 in 2009. Recife is located where the Beberibe River meets the Capibaribe River to flow into the Atlantic Ocean. It is a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Its name is an allusion to the coral reefs that are present by the city's shores. The many rivers, small islands and over 50 bridges found in Recife city center characterize its geography and gives it the moniker of the "Brazilian Venice."

The Metropolitan Region of Recife is the main industrial zone of the State of Pernambuco; most relevant products are those derived from cane (sugar and ethanol), electronics, food, and others; thanks to the fiscal incentives of government, many industrial enterprises were started in the 1970s and 1980s. Recife has a tradition of being the most important commercial center of the North/Northeastern region of Brazil with more than 52,500 business enterprises in Recife itself plus 32,500 in the Metro Area which totals more than 85,000.

A combination of a large supply of labor and significant private investments turned Recife into Brazil's second largest medical center (second only to São Paulo); modern hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment receive patients from several neighboring States. Like all other cities in the Northeast, Recife is developing its tourist sector. The beach of Porto de Galinhas, 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of the city, has been repeatedly awarded the title of best beach in Brazil and has drawn many tourists. Recife's infrastructure is among the most developed in Brazil for travellers and business people, though there is wide room for improvement.

The city is also a renowned educational center, and home to the Federal University of Pernambuco, the largest university in Pernambuco. Several Brazilian historical figures, such as the poet and abolitionist Castro Alves, moved to Recife to attain their education.

Together with Natal these are the only Brazilian cities with direct flights to the islands of Fernando de Noronha, World Heritage Site since 2001.

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Guide2Bristol--Mestre Eclilson de Jesus is the Creative Director and star performer of Capoeira Ache Brasil; he was born in -Recife- in Pernambuca, the home of Capoeira, and began his training, on the beach, at the age of 10. After learning with the maste - Date : Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:16:02 GMT+00:00
Juninho Could Return To Vasco - South American Football Tweet this news
South American Football--After joining from Sport -Recife-, Juninho helped Vasco win two Brasilerão titles, the Rio state championship and the Copa Libertadores, scoring 26 goals in his time there. "The truth is that the day I left I promised th - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:16:59 GMT+00:00
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Inquirer.net--The bishops were led by Archbishop Helder Camara of -Recife-, Brazil, one of the widely respected 20th-century champions of justice and peace. Cardinal Roger Etchagaray, who later served as honorary president of the Pontifical Council, Justi - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:35:29 GMT+00:00
Brazil Still Thinks America Is Trying To Steal The Amazon - The Business Insider Tweet this news
The Business Insider--Though Joe has gone back to Hamburg, leaving me to cope as best I can with -Recife- on my own, we've had a stimulating time here, and future issues of The American Interest will feature some of the Brazilians we've invited - Date : Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:37:00 GMT+00:00
Clay Ross and Brazilian Bluegrass - PRI's The World Tweet this news
PRI's The World--Finally, Ross actually went to Brazil- first to Rio, and then, in 2007, to the city of -Recife-, a port city in the northeastern tip of Brazil. “It's the point closest to Africa,” said Ross. “If you look at a map you can r - Date : Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:28:46 GMT+00:00
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Business Wire (press release)--Founded in 1992, the company ranks #881 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansourceinc.com. CDC Brasil has offices in Sao Paulo, Curitiba and - - Date : Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:17:06 GMT+00:00
Brazil: 300 attend meeting with Alan Woods in Recife - In Defense of Marxism (blog) Tweet this news
In Defense of Marxism (blog)--On a sweltering night with 33 degrees and humidity you could cut with a knife, the most successful meeting of Alan Woods Brazilian tour so far was held in Pernambuco in the north east of Brazil. It was also the biggest meetin - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:20:16 GMT+00:00
'Miss Jail' Beauty Pageants are a Bizarre New Trend - The Stir (blog) Tweet this news
The Stir (blog)--To qualify for the competition, participants must be inmates in the jails, and many -- at least in the -Recife-, Brazil prison pageant making headlines -- are thieves, murderers, and drug-runners. But, no matter. They still dress up in se - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:05:36 GMT+00:00
Murderer Wins Brazil's 'Miss Jail' Contest as Prison Pageants Gain Popularity - AOL News Tweet this news
AOL News--A prison in -Recife-, a city in the state of Pernambuco, recently held its inaugural Miss Jail pageant to join a growing global list of contests for beauties behind bars. "It's flattering that people think I am pretty," sa - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:35:22 GMT+00:00
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BYM News (press release)--It's true that after stopping at -Recife- we took a good option but I think that we held the power after -Recife-, we had to think that we were leading the race. This first option to go towards the west was evident for mysel - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:27:32 GMT+00:00

Population Increase of Recife
Climate :

Climate :
Year Inhabitants
1630 7,000
1654 8,000
1709 12,000
1790 15,000
1810 25,000
1838 60,000
1872 126,671
1890 111,000
1900 113,106

Climate :
Year Inhabitants
1920 238,843
1940 348,424
1950 524,682
1960 788,336
1970 1,060,701
1980 1,203,899
1990 1,288,607
2000 1,422,905
2006 1,515,052

Religion :
Religion Percentage Number
Catholic 68.02% 976,807
Protestant 23.78% 358,564
No religion 5.1% 87,910
Spiritist 1.53% 30,782

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Portugal Portugal Porto Norte Region 1987
France France Nantes Pays de la Loire 2003
China China Guangzhou Guangdong 2007
Netherlands Netherlands Amsterdam North Holland 1900
United States United States Dallas Texas 1948

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  9. Recife
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  1. São Paulo
  2. Rio de Janeiro
  3. Salvador
  4. Brasília
  5. Fortaleza
  6. Belo Horizonte
  7. Curitiba
  8. Manaus
  9. Recife
  10. Porto Alegre
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  1. Belém
  2. Guarulhos
  3. Goiânia
  4. Campinas
  5. São Luís
  6. São Gonçalo
  7. Maceió
  8. Duque de Caxias
  9. Nova Iguaçu
  10. São Bernardo do Campo
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  1. Natal
  2. Teresina
  3. Campo Grande
  4. Osasco
  5. Santo André
  6. João Pessoa
  7. Jaboatão dos Guararapes
  8. Uberlândia
  9. São José dos Campos
  10. Contagem
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  1. Sorocaba
  2. Ribeirão Preto
  3. Cuiabá
  4. Feira de Santana
  5. Juiz de Fora
  6. Aracaju
  7. Londrina
  8. Ananindeua
  9. Joinville
  10. Belford Roxo
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  1. Niterói
  2. São João de Meriti
  3. Aparecida de Goiânia
  4. Campos dos Goytacazes
  5. Santos
  6. São José do Rio Preto
  7. Mauá
  8. Caxias do Sul
  9. Betim
  10. Vila Velha
  1. Belém
  2. Guarulhos
  3. Goiânia
  4. Campinas
  5. São Luís
  6. São Gonçalo
  7. Maceió
  8. Duque de Caxias
  9. Nova Iguaçu
  10. São Bernardo do Campo
  1. Natal
  2. Teresina
  3. Campo Grande
  4. Osasco
  5. Santo André
  6. João Pessoa
  7. Jaboatão dos Guararapes
  8. Uberlândia
  9. São José dos Campos
  10. Contagem
  1. Sorocaba
  2. Ribeirão Preto
  3. Cuiabá
  4. Feira de Santana
  5. Juiz de Fora
  6. Aracaju
  7. Londrina
  8. Ananindeua
  9. Joinville
  10. Belford Roxo
  1. Niterói
  2. São João de Meriti
  3. Aparecida de Goiânia
  4. Campos dos Goytacazes
  5. Santos
  6. São José do Rio Preto
  7. Mauá
  8. Caxias do Sul
  9. Betim
  10. Vila Velha



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