Cruz das Almas

Cruz das Almas (translation: Souls' Cross) is a municipality, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. Founded in 1897, it is home to the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia and is one of the main cities of Bahia.

Cruz das Almas
Landscape of the city, Rectory of Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia,  EMBRAPA Cassava & Fruits headquarters, City Hall, Saint John Festival and Cathedral Church
Landscape of the city, Rectory of Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, EMBRAPA Cassava & Fruits headquarters, City Hall, Saint John Festival and Cathedral Church
Flag of Cruz das Almas
Coat of arms of Cruz das Almas
Location in Bahia  state
Location in Bahia state
Cruz das Almas is located in Brazil
Cruz das Almas
Cruz das Almas
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 12°40′29.9″S 39°06′9.9″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateBahia
MesoregionMetropolitana de Salvador[1]
MicroregionSanto Antônio de Jesus[2]
Government
  MayorEdnaldo José Ribeiro (Republicans)
Area
  Total145.74 km2 (56.27 sq mi)
Elevation
212 m (696 ft)
Population
 (2022 [3])
  Total60,348
  Density433.79/km2 (1,123.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
44380000
Area code+55 75
HDI0,699[4]
Websitewww.cruzdasalmas.ba.gov.br (in Portuguese)

In 2022, it had a population of 60,348 inhabitants[5]. Its climate is tropical, hot and humid. The economy is based on agriculture, especially tobacco, citrus fruits (oranges and Tahiti lime) and cassava production.

It is also home of the Embrapa Cassava & Fruits[6]. Cruz das Almas is well known for its Saint John Festival in June, where fireworks are used as "espadas" in a beautiful but dangerous game.

Population history

YearPopulation
201764,932
202063,591
202260,348

Neighboring municipalities

Persons

Famous persons includes the featherweight boxer Sertão.

References

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