Roman Catholic churches include Our lady of the Immaculate Conception or Nossa Senhora da Conceição.

Madalena is home to the Mother Totonha Maternity Hospital, Bank of Brazil, Post Office, Lottery Agency, and the Forum.

It is divided into six districts: Headquarters, Macaoca, Cajazeiras, Union, New Cacimba, and White Cocks.

The District is the largest of Macaoca, 16 km from the municipal seat, the BR-020 is closer to the state capital.

Its economy is based on farming, but also boast diversified trade with the Teotônio Edson Queiroz Corporate Finance Group.