Surubim

Surubim
Municipality
Municipal location
Surubim Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 7°50′S 35°45′W / 7.833°S 35.750°W / -7.833; -35.750Coordinates: 7°50′S 35°45′W / 7.833°S 35.750°W / -7.833; -35.750
Country	Brazil
Region	Northeast
State	Pernambuco
Established	April 27, 1893
Area
• Total	97.63 sq mi (252.85 km2)
Elevation	1,293 ft (394 m)
Population (2009)
• Total	56,795
• Density	581.8/sq mi (224.62/km2)
Time zone	AST (UTC-4)

Surubim is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is the birthplace of Chacrinha, a famous Brazilian comedian and entertainer who died in 1988.

The main economic activities in Surubim are based in industry, commerce and agribusiness, especially the raising of cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens.

Economy by Sector 2006

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