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Recife, Pernambuco

Brazil

Regional capital8.0539° S, 34.8811° W

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.

Population1,653,461
ProvincePernambuco
Coordinates8.0539° S, 34.8811° W
CountryBrazil
Rank in Brazil#9 of 72,391

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Nearest Airports

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Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport

RECInternational

9.4 km away

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Coroa do Avião Airport

BR-0856Local

23.2 km away

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Itapessoca Airport

SIPELocal

44.3 km away

About Recife

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.

Cities in Pernambuco

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.

Jaboatão702,621Jaboatão dos Guararapes644,037Caruaru402,290Petrolina386,791Olinda366,754Paulista342,167Cabo de Santo Agostinho216,969Camaragibe155,771Garanhuns151,064Vitória de Santo Antão134,084

Nearby Cities

Recife is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Favela do RatoNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Santo AmaroNeighborhood
0.8 km
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SoledadeNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Rua Maciel MonteiroNeighborhood
1 km
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Rua ChileNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Santo AntônioNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Ilha João de BarrosNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Campo do OnzeNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Rua BerlimNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Campo da VilaNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Rua SerranoNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Boa VistaNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Ilha Santa TerezinhaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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São JoséNeighborhood
1.6 km
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TorreãoNeighborhood
1.6 km
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EspinheiroNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Pantanal - NinhalNeighborhood
1.6 km
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CoelhosNeighborhood
1.8 km
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DerbyNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Ilha do LeiteNeighborhood
1.9 km

Universities in Recife

Recife is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Catholic University of Pernambuco1951——
Faculdade de Direito do Recife1827——
Federal Rural University of Pernambuco1912——
University of Pernambuco1966——
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Recife?

The population of Recife is 1,653,461.

In which province/state is Recife located?

Recife is located in the province of Pernambuco.

What are the coordinates of Recife?

The coordinates of Recife are -8.05389° latitude and -34.88111° longitude.

What is the elevation of Recife?

The elevation of Recife is 8 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Recife?

The nearest airport to Recife is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

What is the population ranking of Recife in Brazil?

Recife ranks #9 in population among cities in Brazil.

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