Mata de São João, Municipality in Greater Salvador Region, Brazil
The municipality stretches across 605 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, from coastal areas to inland territories in northeastern Bahia state.
Portuguese settlers established the region in 1549, constructing the Garcia d'Ávila Tower House complex, which included a fort and chapel.
The municipality maintains strong ties to sea-related celebrations, with regular festivals honoring maritime traditions throughout the coastal communities.
Located 56 kilometers from Salvador, the area connects to major highways and provides regular bus services to neighboring cities.
The Tamar Project in Praia do Forte area operates a sea turtle conservation center that monitors and protects marine life along the coast.
Location: Bahia
Elevation above the sea: 74 m
Part of: Greater Salvador
Shares border with: Entre Rios, Pojuca
Website: http://matadesaojoao.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -12.53000,-38.29889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
Praia do Forte
32.2 km
Casa da Torre de Garcia d'Ávila
29.7 km
Guarajuba
28.4 km
Praia do Flamengo
44 km
Praia de Arembepe
30.4 km
Parque das Dunas, Salvador
43.6 km
Barra do Jacuípe
27.2 km
Massarandupió
56.4 km
Itacimirim beach
29.4 km
Sapiranga Reserve
28.3 km
Museu do Recôncavo Wanderley Pinho
33.8 km
Estádio Armando Oliveira
20.9 km
Kartódromo Ayrton Senna
42.1 km
Engenho Freguesia e Construções anexas
33.8 km
Terreiro de Jauá
30.4 km
Buraquinho Beach
39.3 km
Usina Cinco Rios
30.4 km
Praia de Aleluia
43.6 km
Complexo Viário Dois de Julho
42.6 km
Cinépolis Parque Shopping Bahia
39.9 km
Igreja Matriz de Santo Amaro do Ipitanga
41.1 km
Praia de Porto do Sauipe
48.2 km
Cinépolis Salvador Norte
42.6 km
Cinemark Boulevard Camaçari
20.2 km
Busca Vida
37.4 km
Praia de Vilas do Atlântico
39.3 km
Teatro Cidade do Saber
18.9 km
Cine Millenium
32.8 kmReviews
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