São João is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 240 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has a…São João is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 240 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated population of 22,899 inhabitants. The main economic activities in São João are based in agribusiness, especially beans, manioc; and livestock such as cattle, sheep and chickens.