Cocos, Municipality in western Bahia, Brazil
Cocos is a municipality in western Bahia located on elevated terrain at approximately 825 meters above sea level. The town functions as an administrative center for the surrounding region.
The municipality developed from an early settlement in northeastern Brazil and grew over time. The local population has maintained and expanded its presence across generations.
The residents of Cocos, known as coquenses, maintain their local traditions while adapting to modern municipal administrative structures in northeastern Brazil.
The local town administration is located in the downtown area and serves as a point of contact for various administrative services. Visitors should expect a rural setting with typical infrastructure found in smaller Brazilian towns.
The municipality shares borders with nine neighboring regions, making it a junction point with complex regional connections. This central location shapes its importance as a crossroads between multiple administrative districts.
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