Ruy Barbosa

Ruy Barbosa is a municipality in Bahia in northeastern Brazil, situated on gently rolling terrain at an elevation of around 350 meters. The settlement is home to roughly 29,000 people and features the character of a rural town where farming and small businesses form the backbone of local life.

The municipality was named after Ruy Barbosa de Oliveira, a Brazilian lawyer and reformer who shaped the country's legal system in the late 19th century. This naming choice honors his role in modernizing Brazil during a time of significant social transformation.

The people of Ruy Barbosa, called Rui-Barbosense, keep their regional roots alive through local music, dance, and food celebrations throughout the year. These traditions shape everyday life and build a strong sense of community identity.

Visitors can find information about local services through the municipality's administrative portal, which serves as the main point of contact for practical matters. As a smaller rural community, its main facilities are within walking distance or short drives from each other.

The municipality has a school enrollment rate of nearly 98 percent for children aged 6 to 14, showing that education holds high value in this community. This reflects a strong local commitment to investing in the future of the younger generation.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 351 m

Shares border with: Itaberaba, Boa Vista do Tupim, Ipirá, Lajedinho, Macajuba, Mundo Novo, Utinga, Wagner

GPS coordinates: -12.28389,-40.49389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22