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Itaparica Arid Zone

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Number of municipalities: 7
Total area: 9,589.8km2
Population: Over 122,000 inhabitants
Participation in State GDP: 1.42%
Economic base: Irrigated agriculture (melon, watermelon, tomato and onion), fish farming and goat and subsistence farming on arid land.
Unique Characteristics: The region benefits from the presence of the São Francisco River and Itaparica Lake, which represent an important economic factor for the region, bringing development and ecotourism activities.