São Francisco do Conde

São Francisco do Conde extends across 262 square kilometers of land in the Greater Salvador area, with a population of 38,733 residents.

The settlement originated in 1559 when Fernão Rodrigues Castello Branco received a land grant, leading to the establishment of Real de Sergipe sugar plantation.

The municipality maintains the highest concentration of Brazilian citizens of African descent in Bahia, reaching 90 percent of the local population.

The town connects to Salvador through multiple transportation routes and sits 67 kilometers from the state capital, offering essential services to residents.

The Monastery of São Bento das Lajes functioned as the Imperial Agricultural School of Bahia, marking its role in regional education.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Website: https://saofranciscodoconde.ba.gov.br/

Part of: Greater Salvador

Shares border with: Candeias, Madre de Deus, Salvador, Santo Amaro, São Sebastião do Passé, Saubara

Website: https://saofranciscodoconde.ba.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -12.62778,-38.68000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07