Brazil
Recife is a city located in Brazil, specifically in the province of Pernambuco. With a population of 1,653,461, it is one of the most populous cities in the country.
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
9.4 km away
Coroa do Avião Airport
23.2 km away
Itapessoca Airport
44.3 km away
The city is situated at coordinates -8.05389° latitude and -34.88111° longitude, in the Southern and Western hemispheres. At an elevation of 8 meters, Recife operates within the America/Recife timezone. Nearby cities include Jaboatão, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Olinda, Paulista, and Cabo de Santo Agostinho.
Recife ranks #9 among 5,762 cities in Brazil by population. The total urban population of the country is 217,863,545, highlighting the city's significant size in comparison to other major urban areas.
As the largest city in Pernambuco, Recife ranks #1 out of 188 cities in the province. Other notable cities in the region include Jaboatão, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Caruaru, Petrolina, and Olinda.
Recife is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Recife is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Recife is 1,653,461.
Recife is located in the province of Pernambuco.
The coordinates of Recife are -8.05389° latitude and -34.88111° longitude.
The elevation of Recife is 8 meters.
The nearest airport to Recife is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Recife ranks #9 in population among cities in Brazil.
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