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Brumado, Mining municipality in Bahia, Brazil.

Located 555 kilometers from Salvador, Brumado extends across 2,207 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at 398 meters above sea level.

The municipality received its official designation on June 11, 1877, after separating from Caetité through a project by provincial deputy Marcolino Moura.

The municipality celebrates traditional festivals including Saint Sebastian and Saint Peter with regional music, local dances, and community gatherings throughout the year.

The municipality maintains educational facilities including a State University of Bahia campus, technical schools, and public transportation connecting different neighborhoods.

Known as the Capital of Ore, Brumado contains substantial deposits of magnesite and mineral talc, supporting a strong mining industry in the region.

Location: Bahia

Inception: June 11, 1877

Elevation above the sea: 398 m

Website: http://www.brumado.ba.gov.br/

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

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

GPS coordinates: -14.20389,-41.66500

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34

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