The Capibaribe River () is a river located in
Pernambuco
Pernambuco () is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. With an estimated population of 9.6 million people as of 2020, making it seventh-most populous state of Brazil and with around 98,148 km², being the 19 ...
state,
Brazil
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, with a length of 240 kilometers.
The Capibaribe originates in the
Serra do Jacarará
Serra (Latin for "saw") may refer to:
People
* Serra (footballer) (born 1961), Portuguese footballer
* Serra (surname)
* Serra (given name)
Cities, towns, municipalities Brazil
*Serra, Espírito Santo, a city in the Greater Vitória area
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, in the municipality of
Poção
Poção is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 241 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated ( IBGE 2020) population of 11,305 inhabitants.
Geography
* State - Pernambuco
* Region - ...
, and flows to the
Atlantic Ocean
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at
Recife
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.
Etymology
The word Capibaribe derives from the
Tupi names ''Caapiuar-y-be'' or ''Capibara-ybe'', meaning
Capybara River.
Sports
Recife's sport team
Clube Náutico Capibaribe is named after the Capibaribe River.
History
The Capibaribe River was a significant geographic determinant factor in the history of
Pernambuco
Pernambuco () is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. With an estimated population of 9.6 million people as of 2020, making it seventh-most populous state of Brazil and with around 98,148 km², being the 19 ...
State and the Northeast of Brazil. It was in the floodplains of the river that the first sugar cane mills were formed, its black clay soil being suitable for the cultivation of agricultural crops. The river also served as a starting point to reach the wilderness areas beyond. Access to the wilderness enabled the development of a livestock farming industry. Today, ongoing studies about the navigability of the river for urban transportation will assist in developing the region further.
References
Rivers of Pernambuco
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