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Petrolina
City · PE · Nordeste

Petrolina

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387K hab.
Population
R$ 21.000
PIB/cap.
0.697
IDH
Guide to Petrolina, PE
City Score — Petrolina
Composite indicator based on IBGE official data
55
Score
HDI0.697
80/100
EconomyR$ 21.000
25/100
Businesses
Size386.791 hab.
64/100
BR Ranking65º
99/100

Detailed Information about Petrolina

Petrolina: The Pearl of the Pernambuco Hinterland

City Profile and Development

Located in the state of Pernambuco, the city of Petrolina carries with it the gracefulness of the northeastern hinterland and the vigor of a city in constant development. Situated in the Vale do São Francisco, the city occupies the 1991st position in the national development ranking, among Brazil's 5,570 municipalities. Its Human Development Index (HDI) is 0.697, standing out in the Northeast region.

Urban Infrastructure

With growing urban infrastructure, Petrolina presents a profile of a young and dynamic city. The areas of basic sanitation, transportation, and urban mobility have received significant investments, demonstrating the public administration's commitment to improving the quality of life for residents.

GDP per capita: R$ 21.000🇺🇸 USD 4,134
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