Caculé

Caculé is a municipality in southwestern Bahia that spans a large area and sits near Serra das Ametistas. The Rio Antônio river flows through the region and waters the agricultural lands where mangoes, beans, and corn are grown.

The municipality was founded in 1919 and grew from an agricultural settlement into a formal administrative area. This development marked an important step in the regional history of Bahia.

The residents, known as Caculenses, gather regularly at Praça do Mercado where local festivals and music performances shape community life. The town reflects traditions rooted in this inland region's way of living.

The town sits at a height of about 590 meters and is well connected by the Ferrovia Centro Atlântica railroad, which links important cities in the region. The best time to visit is during local festival periods when community life is most active.

The Ferrovia Centro Atlântica railroad connects Caculé to Montes Claros and Salvador, shaping the region's economy and daily life for generations. The rail line made it possible to move goods and people, deeply influencing how the town developed.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 753 m

Shares border with: Ibiassucê, Caetité, Guajeru, Jacaraci, Licínio de Almeida, Pindaí, Rio do Antônio

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

GPS coordinates: -14.50278,-42.22194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:39