| Barreiros | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Coordinates: 8°49′4″S 35°11′9″W / 8.81778°S 35.18583°WCoordinates: 8°49′4″S 35°11′9″W / 8.81778°S 35.18583°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 233.37 km2 (90.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 43,911 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
Barreiros (Barriers) is a municipality in Pernambuco with 43,911 inhabitants.
The main economic activities in Barreiros are based in commerce, tourism and agribusiness. Especially coconuts, manioc, sugarcane, bananas; and creations of cattle and buffalos.
Economy by sector 2006