Serra Talhada

Serra Talhada is a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located at 07º59'31" South and 38º17'54" West, at an altitude of 429 metres. As of 2004, its estimated population was 70,179 people. Its area is approximately 2965 km sq.

It used to be known as "Villa Bella" or "Beautiful Village". The name Serra Talhada means Chopped Hill; the city has a big hill that looks as if it had been chopped in half. The inhabitants of Serra Talhada have a dance called "Xaxado", which used to be a fight dance performed by the Cangaceiros.