Jequié, Administrative division in Bahia, Brazil
Located 365 kilometers from Salvador, Jequié extends across 2,969 square kilometers of land in the southwestern region of Bahia state.
The municipality emerged as a settlement in the early 19th century and received its official designation as a city on December 24, 1866.
The local population of 158,813 residents maintains strong traditions through events like the Festa de Santa Luzia celebrated each December.
The BR-116 highway connects Jequié to major urban centers, facilitating transportation of agricultural products and manufactured goods throughout the region.
The municipality records temperatures reaching 48 degrees Celsius during summer days due to its geographical position and high iron ore concentration.
Location: Bahia
Inception: 1897
Elevation above the sea: 215 m
Shares border with: Ipiaú, Itagi, Maracás
Website: http://jequie.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -13.85778,-40.08389
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
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