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. In 2020, it had a population of 63,591 inhabitants. Its climate is tropical, hot and humid. The economy is based on agriculture, especially tobacco, orange and cassava production. It is also home of the Embrapa cassava and tropical fruits. 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.

Cruz das Almas
Municipality
Landscape of the city,Rectory Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia,Home to the EMBRAPA Cassava and Tropical Fruits,Town Hall,Saint John Festival and Mother Church
Landscape of the city,Rectory Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia,Home to the EMBRAPA Cassava and Tropical Fruits,Town Hall,Saint John Festival and Mother Church
Flag of Cruz das Almas
Flag
Coat of arms of Cruz das Almas
Coat of arms
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′12″S 39°06′07″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateBahia
MesoregionMetropolitana de Salvador
Government
 • MayorOrlando Peixoto Pereira Filho (PT)
Area
 • Total145.74 km2 (56.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total63,591
 • Density440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
44380000
Websitewww.cruzdasalmas.ba.gov.br

Population history
YearPopulation
201764,932
202063,591

Persons

Famous persons includes the featherweight boxer Sertão.

City hall of Cruz das Almas, Bahia

References
  1. IBGE 2020
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