Monte Santo

Monte Santo is a municipality in Bahia, located in the northeastern part of Brazil where the land rises and falls with gentle hills. The area encompasses a mix of open spaces and semi-arid terrain characteristic of the region's broader landscape.

This municipality was founded to serve as an administrative center for the surrounding rural area. Over time, it grew to become a local gathering point for the communities in the region.

The municipality maintains strong local traditions through regular community gatherings, with residents known as monte-santenses participating in regional festivities throughout the year.

The town is best explored on foot, with straightforward paths leading through the municipal area and to nearby viewpoints. The best time to visit is during the drier months, when roads are easier to navigate.

The municipality shares borders with seven different neighboring territories, including Cansanção, Euclides da Cunha, and Uauá, creating a complex administrative network.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 443 m

Shares border with: Cansanção, Euclides da Cunha, Uauá, Andorinha, Canudos, Itiúba, Quijingue

Website: http://montesanto.net

GPS coordinates: -10.43778,-39.33278

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:12