Canhotinho  Canhotinho ("Little Left-handed") is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 223 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated (Ibge 2009) population of 24.381 inhabitants. The main economic activities in Canhotinho are based in commerce and agribusiness, especially sugarcane, beans, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep and poultry. Economy by Sector 2006