Petrolina
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Petrolina is a municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil, situated in the São Francisco River valley. Its growth accelerated with the Sobradinho Dam construction, enabling irrigation in the semi-arid region. The city is a major producer of fruits like grapes and mangoes, exporting to Europe and the US.
Statistics
Area
4,756.80 km²
Population
354,317