Irará

Irará is a municipality in Bahia, northeastern Brazil, situated at 283 meters elevation. The 267 square kilometers of territory include diverse landscapes with farming areas and scattered rural settlements.

The Paiaiá indigenous people inhabited the region until Portuguese settlers arrived in the 17th century and established permanent communities. This arrival transformed the territory and its population.

The place remains deeply rooted in farming traditions that shape how people gather and celebrate together. Markets and community events show how locals prepare food and maintain ties to the land in their daily lives.

Road networks connect this municipality to nearby cities with regular bus services available for travel. Visitors have multiple ways to reach and move around the region.

The municipality is the birthplace of goalkeeper Dida and musician Tom Zé, both of whom gained international recognition. These two figures brought attention to the region through their careers.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 283 m

Shares border with: Água Fria, Coração de Maria, Ouriçangas, Pedrão, Santanópolis

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

GPS coordinates: -12.05000,-38.76694

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29