Recife sits in northeastern Brazil, serving as the capital of Pernambuco, along the Atlantic coastline. It lies south of Natal and north of Maceió, forming a major hub in the region with nearby cities like Olinda just to the north.
Location Map of Recife, Brazil
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Where is Recife Located?
Recife sits in northeastern Brazil, serving as the capital of Pernambuco, along the Atlantic coastline. It lies south of Natal and north of Maceió, forming a major hub in the region with nearby cities like Olinda just to the north.
The municipality covers about 218 sq km (84 sq mi) and is one of the largest cities in northeastern Brazil. Population: 1,488,920 (Census 2022). Its landscape includes rivers, bridges, coastal districts, and dense urban areas.
The city is known for its waterways and cultural heritage. Key attractions include Boa Viagem Beach, Recife Antigo, Marco Zero Square, Instituto Ricardo Brennand, and Capibaribe River bridges.
Recife Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Pernambuco |
| County | Recife Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Northeast Brazil |
| Population | 1,488,920 (2022) |
| Area | 218 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 50000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 81 |
| Major Roads | BR-101, BR-232 |
| Nearest Airport | Recife Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Olinda, Jaboatão |
| Famous For | Canals, culture |
| Main Attractions | Boa Viagem, Marco Zero |
| Transport | Road, air, metro |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Recife to Major Cities in Brazil
- Recife to Olinda - 5 mi (8 km)
- Recife to Jaboatão dos Guararapes - 10 mi (16 km)
- Recife to Caruaru - 85 mi (137 km)
- Recife to João Pessoa - 75 mi (121 km)
- Recife to Maceió - 160 mi (257 km)
- Recife to Natal - 185 mi (298 km)
- Recife to Fortaleza - 500 mi (805 km)
- Recife to Aracaju - 320 mi (515 km)
- Recife to Salvador - 500 mi (805 km)
- Recife to Teresina - 700 mi (1126 km)
- Recife to Brasília - 1050 mi (1690 km)
- Recife to Belo Horizonte - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Recife to Rio de Janeiro - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Recife to São Paulo - 1600 mi (2575 km)
- Recife to Curitiba - 1800 mi (2897 km)
- Recife to Porto Alegre - 2300 mi (3701 km)
- Recife to Manaus - 2300 mi (3701 km)
- Recife to Belém - 1600 mi (2575 km)
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