Una

Una is a municipality in southern Bahia surrounded by tropical forests and protected nature reserves. The town sits within a landscape of dense woodland, rivers, and coastal wetlands that define its natural boundaries.

The settlement began in the late 1800s as small riverside communities and gradually developed as a municipal center. Growth came from local resource use and agricultural development in the surrounding region.

Cacao farming and fishing shape daily life here, connecting people to the land and sea in ways passed down through generations. Traditional practices and local crafts remain central to how residents understand their place in this region.

Visiting is possible year-round thanks to consistent warm temperatures, though rain is frequent throughout the seasons. Exploring inland areas requires sturdy footwear and patience, as roads can be unpaved and vegetation is thick.

The town sits at the boundary between Atlantic rainforest and coastal forests, where rare species live that exist nowhere else. This geographic position makes it a place where different natural worlds meet and overlap.

Location: Bahia

Inception: 1890

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Ilhéus, Canavieiras, Arataca, Buerarema, Santa Luzia, São José da Vitória

Website: http://una.ba.io.org.br

GPS coordinates: -15.29278,-39.07500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25