Luis Eduardo Magalhaes

Luis Eduardo Magalhaes is a municipality in western Bahia spread across a wide agricultural area at an elevation of around 720 meters (2,360 feet). The settlement includes several educational institutions and is home to Brazil's largest soy processing facility.

The municipality originated in the 1990s from a simple gas station and received its official status as an independent commune in 1995. Its rapid growth was closely tied to the expansion of agriculture into the Cerrado region.

The town takes its name from a Brazilian politician and shows the clear influence of migration from southern regions in everyday life. Visitors quickly notice the agricultural character, as fields and silos are everywhere and shape the urban landscape.

The area lies far from the largest cities in Bahia, so having your own vehicle is recommended for arrival and exploration. Roads are mostly paved, but distances between locations can be large.

The municipality ranks among the youngest in Brazil and emerged only about three decades ago in a region that was barely settled before. The tropical highland climate influence makes nighttime temperatures noticeably cooler than in other parts of Bahia.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 720 m

Shares border with: Barreiras, São Desidério, Aurora do Tocantins, Ponte Alta do Bom Jesus, Taguatinga

Website: http://luiseduardomagalhaes.ba.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -12.09194,-45.80500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:40