Miguel Calmon

Miguel Calmon is a municipality in northeastern Bahia situated at a higher elevation in a mountainous region. The town serves as a local administrative center providing services to surrounding communities.

Miguel Calmon was founded during the 19th century as part of Bahia's administrative expansion. The settlement developed as a regional center to serve the needs of the local population.

The residents here, known as Calmonenses, keep their local traditions alive through community celebrations and regional festivities that mark the calendar year.

The town is best explored on foot as most services cluster near the center. Visitors should note that the higher elevation brings cooler temperatures than other parts of Bahia.

Near the town lies the Sete Passagens State Park, a protected natural area with diverse plant and animal life. The park offers visitors a chance to explore the region's natural diversity.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 789 m

Shares border with: Jacobina, Mairi, Morro do Chapéu, Mundo Novo, Piritiba, Serrolândia, Várzea do Poço, Várzea Nova

GPS coordinates: -11.42889,-40.59500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40