Brumado, Mining municipality in Bahia, Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Bahia
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
Website: http://brumado.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -14.20389,-41.66500
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:39
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