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Santo Antônio de Jesus, Commercial center in Bahia, Brazil

Santo Antônio de Jesus is an administrative center in Bahia with residential neighborhoods, shopping areas, and government buildings spread across sloping terrain. The city consists of streets lined with shops, markets, and public buildings that serve residents and passing travelers.

The municipality gained official status in 1880 and grew from a modest settlement into a regional trading hub over the following decades. This expansion was tied to the economic growth of the surrounding agricultural and commercial areas.

The city's patron saint festival draws residents and visitors into the streets each year for music, dancing, and meals made from regional recipes passed down through generations. These celebrations reveal how much the community values its religious roots and shared traditions.

Daily bus routes link the city to nearby Salvador and surrounding municipalities, departing from the central terminal throughout the day. Visitors should explore the main streets during daytime hours when shops and services are open and streets are busier.

The trading streets feature colorful market stalls where farmers from surrounding areas sell their produce directly to shoppers. This direct link between countryside and city remains central to how the local economy functions.

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Location
Inception
May 29, 1880
Elevation above the sea
213 m
Shares border with
Varzedo, Aratuípe, Conceição do Almeida, Dom Macedo Costa, Laje, Muniz Ferreira, São Felipe, São Miguel das Matas
GPS coordinates
-12.96919,-39.26108
Latest update
December 14, 2025 18:49
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