Orocó, Pernambuco: Development, Challenges and Potential

A look at Orocó

Located in the state of Pernambuco, the city of Orocó is a developing municipality, ranking 4,322nd in the national ranking among the 5,570 Brazilian municipalities. Its Human Development Index (HDI) is 0.61, a figure that, although below the national average, shows constant evolution over the last decade. Additionally, the city has a GDP per capita of R$ 14,000, showing the economic strength of the region.

Urban Infrastructure

In Orocó, urban infrastructure has been the subject of constant investments. The city, despite its modest size, has worked to provide its inhabitants with an increasingly adequate and comfortable urban environment. In light of its growing GDP per capita, the city is gradually investing in improvements in areas such as basic sanitation, public transportation and street paving.