Caetés (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐeˈtɛs], Caaetes) is a Brazilian municipality located within the state of Pernambuco, in northeastern Brazil.

The name originates from the indigenous Caetés people who lived in Pernambuco in the 16th century.

Caetés is notable for being the birthplace of Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 27 October 1945[5] at the time it was considered part of Garanhuns.

The main economic activities in Caetés are based in general commerce and the primary sector, which employs around 83% of the local workforce.

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