São José da Coroa Grande
São José da Coroa Grande | ||
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Coordinates: 8 ° 54 ′ S , 35 ° 9 ′ W São José da Coroa Grande on the map of Pernambuco
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Basic data | ||
Country | Brazil | |
State | Pernambuco | |
City foundation | 1958 | |
Residents | 18,180 (IBGE / 2010) | |
Detailed data | ||
surface | 69 km 2 | |
Population density | 263 inhabitants / km 2 | |
height | 2 m | |
City Presidency | Jaziel Gonsalves Lages | |
São José da Coroa Grande |
São José da Coroa Grande , officially Município de São José da Coroa Grande , is a small community in Pernambuco , Brazil , with around 21,298 inhabitants (as of 2019) . It is located about 123 km south of Recife , the capital of Pernambucos. São José is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean and has a beach that is surrounded by a large reef for almost the entire length of the place. It provides excellent protection for bathers from shark attacks, which are not uncommon.
Web links
- IBGE : Cidades @ Pernambuco: São José da Coroa Grande. Retrieved August 28, 2019 (Brazilian Portuguese).