Belmonte, Coastal municipality in Bahia, Brazil.
Located at coordinates 15°51'47"S 38°52'58"W, Belmonte spans across 1,939 square kilometers along the Atlantic coast of Bahia state, reaching an elevation of 8 meters.
The territory, initially inhabited by Botocudo Indians, became part of Porto Seguro Captaincy in the early 18th century when Portuguese settlers arrived near Jequitinhonha River.
The municipality contains several beaches including Praia da Barra, Praia de Barra Nova, and Praia de Mogiquiçaba, where local fishing traditions remain strong.
The Canavieiras Extractive Reserve, established in 2006, covers 100,646 hectares within the municipality boundaries and maintains environmental protection regulations.
The central lighthouse in Belmonte was constructed by the same engineering company responsible for building the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Location: Bahia
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Shares border with: Canavieiras, Eunápolis, Itapebi, Mascote, Santa Cruz Cabrália
GPS coordinates: -15.86278,-38.88278
Latest update: March 15, 2025 13:43
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