Conceição do Jacuípe

Conceição do Jacuípe is a municipality in Bahia located in northeastern Brazil, covering an area of 117.53 square kilometers at an elevation of 215 meters. It is connected to neighboring towns through a network of highways that support local commerce and movement between communities.

The area became an independent municipality in 1961, marking a significant shift in how the region was governed and organized administratively. This change established the foundations for the local government structure that continues to operate today.

The town is rooted in Bahian traditions, with local celebrations featuring regional music, dance, and food that reflect the area's heritage. These customs shape how people gather and mark important occasions throughout the year.

Visitors can reach the municipality through highway connections that provide access to the surrounding region and make exploration straightforward. The town is most active during local celebrations, when its traditions are on full display for those passing through.

The town's name combines a reference to the Church of Conception with the Jacuípe River, which has shaped the local landscape and played a role in the area's development. These two elements have defined the community's character over time.

Location: Bahia

Inception: 1961

Elevation above the sea: 215 m

Shares border with: Santo Amaro, Amélia Rodrigues, Coração de Maria, Feira de Santana, Teodoro Sampaio, Terra Nova

GPS coordinates: -12.32694,-38.76500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05