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
Municipality
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 Coat of arms
Location in Bahia state
Cruz das Almas Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 12°40′29.9″S 39°06′9.9″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Northeast
State	Bahia
Mesoregion	Metropolitana de Salvador[1]
Microregion	Santo Antônio de Jesus[2]
Government
• Mayor	Ednaldo José Ribeiro (Republicans)
Area
• Total	145.74 km2 (56.27 sq mi)
Elevation	212 m (696 ft)
Population  (2022 [3])
• Total	60,348
• Density	433.79/km2 (1,123.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code	44380000
Area code	+55 75
HDI	0,699[4]
Website	www.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.