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Queimadas, Municipality in Bahia, Brazil

Queimadas stands at an elevation of 288 meters above sea level, positioned at latitude -10.977778 and longitude -39.623889 in northeastern Brazil.

The settlement originated from farms known as 'As Queimadas' on lands owned by Isabel Maria Guedes de Brito, receiving municipal status on June 20, 1884.

The municipality maintains strong ties to Saint Anthony through its religious heritage, with a historical church constructed in 1815 serving as a central landmark.

The municipality connects to major urban centers through regional bus services and road networks, facilitating transportation across the state of Bahia.

Located on the right bank of the Itapicuru-açu river within the drought polygon, Queimadas spans an area of 2,011,060 square kilometers.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 288 m

Shares border with: Nordestina, Cansanção, Capim Grosso, Itiúba, Ponto Novo, Santaluz, São José do Jacuípe

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

GPS coordinates: -10.97778,-39.62389

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:37

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