Feira de Santana

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Feira de Santana, Commercial center in Bahia, Brazil

Located 100 kilometers northwest of Salvador, Feira de Santana occupies an area of 1,337 square kilometers at an elevation of 286 meters.

The region originated from a cattle ranch established in the 18th century by Domingos Barbosa de Araujo and Anna Brandoa, receiving official city status in 1873.

The city celebrates Saint Anne's Day during July with traditional activities, including festivals, artistic performances, and a contemporary art museum.

The city connects to major destinations through Governor João Durval Carneiro Airport and multiple highways leading to Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

The Antares Astronomical Observatory provides scientific research facilities and educational programs for residents and researchers studying celestial objects.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 286 m

Shares border with: Santa Bárbara, Coração de Maria, Serra Preta, Santanópolis, Anguera, Antônio Cardoso, Candeal, Conceição do Jacuípe, Ipecaetá, Riachão do Jacuípe, Santo Amaro, São Gonçalo dos Campos, Tanquinho

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

GPS coordinates: -12.26694,-38.96694

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47

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