Ipojuca

Ipojuca is a municipality in Pernambuco. As of 2009 the populace in keeping with IBGE become 75,512 and the consistent with capita income changed into R$76.418 making it one of the maximum in Brazil. The agreement dates to 1560, but the reputable founding date is 1861 and the network became integrated as a town in 1864. It is well-known for its seashores including Porto de Galinhas, Muro Alto, Maracaipe.

The colonization of Ipojuca commenced in 1560, after the expulsion of the Caete Indians and different tribes from the southern coast of Pernambuco. From there, the settlers ought to migrate to the fertile land of Ipojuca rich in massape. The land may be very suitable for the cultivation of sugar cane, which triggered fast agricultural growth within the region. Among the pioneers have been the Lacerda, Cavalcanti, and Rolim Moura households. When the Dutch invaded Pernambuco, several generators had already been installed in the vicinity. Many humans within the city participated in resisting the Dutch. Under the leadership of Captain-mor Amador de Araujo, a conflict broke out on July 17, 1645.