Pernambuco, Brazil · South America
Petrolina sits on the route: 40 minutes from Sobradinho.
Petrolina is a city located in Pernambuco, Brazil. With a population of 386,791, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Petrolina 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 Petrolina to your route.
Petrolina is a municipality located in the southernmost point of the state of Pernambuco, in Northeast Brazil, in the valley of the São Francisco River. The population was 418,444 in 2025, and the total area is 4,756.8 km2, making it the largest municipality in the state by area. The municipality is closely integratedRead more
with Juazeiro, Bahia, located on the opposite bank of the São Francisco.
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Petrolina is located in Pernambuco, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -9.3986 latitude, -40.5008 longitude.
Petrolina has a population of approximately 386,791 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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