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Santa Cruz do Capibaribe

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When to go: Santa Cruz do Capibaribe month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 19°C), and March the wettest (about 93 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.621.25210.8
February31.821.55110.9
March31.021.59310.5
April30.221.26610.2
May28.920.7779.7
June27.319.7669.3
July26.718.9399.4
August27.918.6259.9
September29.419.11310.3
October31.620.01011.1
November32.420.72011.4
December32.121.02511.3

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People associated with this place

  • Eliel Custódio

    Local figure known as Azedo, featured in stories about the history and people of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.

Historical figures

  • Antônio Burgos

    Portuguese founder who settled in the area around 1750 at the confluence of the Capibaribe River and Tapera stream.

  • Padre Zuzinha

    Early president of the Ypiranga club, president of the Banda Musical Novo Século, and priest who served the local community.

  • Coronel Luís Alves

    Associated with historical locations such as the Fábrica de Caroá in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.

Local business and employers

  • Thales Group (Brazil)

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.

  • Moda Center Santa Cruz

    The largest clothing park in Latin America in its category, located in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.

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  • Blog do Ney Lima

    Local news and historical coverage platform covering Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Capibaribe River

    Hydrographic feature running through Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.

  • Poço Fundo

    District created and annexed to the municipality of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe by Municipal Law No. 54 in 1958.

  • Igreja Matriz

    Church located opposite the historic Fábrica de Caroá site in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.

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01 · Overview

Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, in brief

Textile manufacturing center

Santa Cruz do Capibaribe is a Brazilian municipality situated in the State of Pernambuco. Positioned within the Agreste of Pernambuco mesoregion, the municipality spans a total area of 335.309 km2 and lies roughly 185.7 km from the capital city of Recife.

Regional boundaries and geography

The municipal territory shares borders with Brejo da Madre de Deus and Jataúba to the south, Taquaritinga do Norte to the east, and Paraíba to the north and west. The local geography is shaped by the Capibaribe River, a semi-desertic climate, and caatinga hipoxerofila vegetation. Access to the municipality is maintained via regional transportation routes including the BR 203, BR 104, and PE 130 main roads.

Present-day industrial economy

The contemporary economic framework of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe relies primarily on general commerce and an extensive textile industry. Together with Caruaru, the municipality is renowned for its textile sector, which accounts for 41% of local employment. Operating as the third largest city in the mesoregion, Santa Cruz do Capibaribe supports a population of 104,854 inhabitants whose livelihoods are anchored firmly in manufacturing and trade.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Santa Cruz do Capibaribe located and what are its coordinates?

Santa Cruz do Capibaribe is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -7.9575, -36.2047, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe?

Santa Cruz do Capibaribe has a recorded population of approximately 104,854 and observes the America/Recife time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

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