Barra, Municipality in Bahia, Brazil.
Barra spans over 11,422 square kilometers at the intersection of Rio Grande and São Francisco rivers, with a population of 53,910 residents.
The area transformed from a cattle farm of Casa da Torre in 1670 to a Franciscan settlement in 1680, leading to municipal status in 1753.
The region incorporates influences from multiple indigenous groups, including Xakriabá, Acroás, Mocoazes, Tupiniquins, and Caiapós populations who first inhabited the land.
The municipality connects to Brazil's road network through BR-242 highway and features an airport, facilitating transportation to neighboring regions.
The first newspaper of the region, Eco do São Francisco, began printing in Barra in 1875, marking the start of local journalism.
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: May 27, 2025 08:43
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