Barra

Barra is a municipality in Bahia, Brazil, located where the Rio Grande and São Francisco rivers meet. The area covers roughly 11,400 square kilometers and serves as a notable location at this river junction.

The area began as a cattle estate of Casa da Torre in 1670 and became a Franciscan settlement in 1680. It gained municipal status in 1753.

The area carries marks from several indigenous groups, including Xakriabá, Acroás, Mocoazes, Tupiniquins, and Caiapós, who first lived here and shaped local traditions. Their influence remains visible today in crafts, stories, and how people relate to the land.

The municipality connects to Brazil's road network through BR-242 highway and has an airport serving nearby regions. Visitors should prepare for the tropical climate and the rivers that define the area's geography.

The region's first newspaper, Eco do São Francisco, began printing here in 1875 and marked the start of local journalism. This early media enterprise helped connect people across the area and spread news.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 433 m

Shares border with: Buritirama, Morpará, Wanderley, Mansidão, Ibotirama, Muquém do São Francisco, Pilão Arcado, Xique-Xique

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

GPS coordinates: -11.08889,-43.14194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:27