Borborema Plateau: main features

The Planalto da Borborema, also called Serra da Borborema, is a mountain region that is located in northeastern Brazil.

Due to its altitude, this geological formation prevents moisture and precipitation from the ocean from advancing into the interior of the Northeast.

Thus, it collaborates with the occurrence of the northeastern arid climate, directly interfering with the climate and relief that is formed in the region.

Main features

Map and Location

Location of the Borborema Plateau in the Northeast

Located in the northeast region, the Borborema plateau covers four states in the country: Alagoas, Pernambuco, Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte. It has an approximate length of 400 km from north to south.

Altitude

The average altitude of the Borborema plateau is 500 meters, however, there are peaks that reach 1260 meters, as is the case of Pico do Papagaio, in Pernambuco.

Parrot Peak in Pernambuco

In addition, Pico da Boa Vista, also in the State of Pernambuco, stands out, with an altitude of 1240 meters. In the state of Paraíba, Pico do Jabre stands out with almost 1200 meters.

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Climate

The region's climate is semi-arid tropical, with high temperatures and low rainfall.

It has a high temperature range, because during the day the average temperature is 30 degrees and at night it can reach 10 degrees in places with higher altitude.

Note that in this region there are places with microclimate, that is, where the temperature is higher or where rainfall is higher.

Relief

Illustration of relief in the northeast region

The relief of the Serra da Borborema region is marked by mountains and some valleys. The soil is shallow and therefore there are places where fertility is low. However, overall, fertility is average.

Vegetation

Given its location, between the Atlantic forest and the caatinga, the vegetation of the place is quite varied. With medium and small trees and also, presence of undergrowth.