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Brumado, Mining municipality in Bahia, Brazil.

Description

Brumado is a municipality in Bahia situated on mountainous terrain at an elevation of 398 meters. The area contains several neighborhoods with schools, a university campus, and local transportation networks that serve residents.

History

The municipality received official recognition on June 11, 1877, when it separated from Caetité through a project initiated by provincial deputy Marcolino Moura. This establishment reflected the growing independence of the region.

Culture

The annual celebrations of Saint Sebastian and Saint Peter draw together residents through regional music and traditional dances that define community life. These gatherings reflect how locals maintain connection with their inherited customs.

Practical

The municipality has schools and a university campus located within its boundaries, along with public transportation that connects various neighborhoods. These services make it relatively easy for visitors to move around and access local facilities.

Did you know?

Known as the Capital of Ore, this place holds significant deposits of magnesite and talc minerals. These resources have sustained a stable mining industry that shapes the local economy.

Location
Inception
June 11, 1877
Elevation above the sea
398 m
Shares border with
Aracatu, Dom Basílio, Ituaçu, Lagoa Real, Livramento de Nossa Senhora, Maetinga, Malhada de Pedras, Presidente Jânio Quadros, Rio de Contas, Rio do Antônio, Tanhaçu
GPS coordinates
-14.20389,-41.66500
Latest update
December 14, 2025 20:39

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