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Cabo de Santo Agostinho

Pernambuco, Brazil · South America

About Cabo de Santo Agostinho

Cabo de Santo Agostinho sits on the route: 25 minutes from Jaboatão, 36km from Olinda.

Cabo de Santo Agostinho is a city located in Pernambuco, Brazil. With a population of 216,969, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Cabo de Santo Agostinho sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Recife time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cabo de Santo Agostinho to your route.

About Cabo de Santo Agostinho

Cabo de Santo Agostinho (English: Cape of St. Augustine) is a 448 square kilometer sized municipality located 35 kilometers south of the city of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It is believed by some historians that Vicente Yáñez Pinzón had set anchor in a bay in Cabo de Santo Agostinho on January 26, 1500, however the

Read more Portuguese discovery of Brazil was by Pedro Álvares Cabral on April 21, 1500 is officially recognized instead. Cabo de Santo Agostinho was incorporated as a town in 1811. Cabo de Santo Agostinho has both an industrial section that is centered on the Suape port and many tropical beaches and nature reserves. The best-known beaches are Chalets, Paraíso, and Gaibu. Recanto do Domingos lies at the far south end of Pedra do Xareu beach.

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Where is Cabo de Santo Agostinho located?

Cabo de Santo Agostinho is located in Pernambuco, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -8.2877 latitude, -35.0292 longitude.

What is the population of Cabo de Santo Agostinho?

Cabo de Santo Agostinho has a population of approximately 216,969 people, making it a city in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
216,969
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
Pernambuco
Timezone
America/Recife
Coordinates
-8.2877, -35.0292

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Cabo de Santo Agostinho

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Olinda

A UNESCO colonial gem perched on a hill overlooking Recife, with pastel-colored churches, Carnival traditions, and artisan workshops.

36 km · about 40 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cabo de Santo Agostinho.

Jaboatão

🇧🇷 Brazil

12 km awayPop. 702,621

Ipojuca

🇧🇷 Brazil

13 km awayPop. 105,638

Jaboatão dos Guararapes

🇧🇷 Brazil

20 km awayPop. 644,037

Moreno

🇧🇷 Brazil

20 km awayPop. 55,292

Escada

🇧🇷 Brazil

23 km awayPop. 62,252

Camaragibe

🇧🇷 Brazil

30 km awayPop. 155,771

Recife

🇧🇷 Brazil

31 km awayPop. 1,653,461

São Lourenço da Mata

🇧🇷 Brazil

32 km awayPop. 111,249

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