Barreiras

Barreiras is a city in western Bahia state, Brazil, serving as the economic and political hub of this region. It spreads across a wide area with several neighborhoods connected by main roads and a regular street grid.

The area was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples before European settlers arrived in the late 19th century. Following settlement, the place slowly grew into an agricultural center that expanded rapidly in the 1970s through irrigation projects.

Residents call the place "Gateway to the Cerrado" and maintain a local heritage visible in the eating habits and music of rural communities. Many families gather regularly in public squares downtown, where you can observe the relaxed pace of daily life along smaller side streets.

The place is best reached by car or bus, as it sits along several long-distance highways. Visitors arriving here will find a warm climate year-round and should plan for long daytime drives if exploring surrounding areas.

In the outskirts you can see fields that reach to the horizon and glow in different shades of green and yellow during harvest season. This agricultural landscape shapes the cityscape more than historic buildings or old monuments.

Location: Bahia

Inception: 1891

Elevation above the sea: 454 m

Shares border with: Luis Eduardo Magalhaes, Catolândia, Angical, Baianópolis, Riachão das Neves, Dianópolis, Formosa do Rio Preto, Novo Jardim, Ponte Alta do Bom Jesus, São Desidério

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

GPS coordinates: -12.15278,-44.99000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:58