Paratinga

Paratinga is a municipality in northeastern Brazil located in Bahia, situated on the right bank of the São Francisco River. The area has a sparsely settled structure with gently rolling terrain.

The settlement began in 1710 as a cattle ranch owned by a Portuguese nobleman and later became a stopping point for travelers. The area went through two name changes before receiving its current name in 1943.

The name comes from the Tupi language, where 'para' means river and 'ting' means white, reflecting the region's indigenous roots. This linguistic connection remains part of the local identity today.

Being sparsely populated, services and amenities are spread out across the area, so it helps to plan ahead and ask locals where to find what you need. Getting around requires patience and local knowledge to locate available facilities.

The place was originally called Urubu and later became known as Rio Branco before taking on its current name. These earlier names reflect different phases in how the settlement developed and was understood.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 518 m

Shares border with: Bom Jesus da Lapa, Macaúbas, Boquira, Ibotirama, Muquém do São Francisco, Oliveira dos Brejinhos, Sítio do Mato

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

GPS coordinates: -12.69083,-43.18389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22