Uauá, Municipality in northeastern Bahia, Brazil
Located at 462 meters above sea level, Uauá encompasses 3,035 square kilometers of land in the state of Bahia with 24,240 residents.
The settlement originated in the 18th century when Francisco Ribeiro established a farm along the Vaza-Barris river on lands belonging to Garcia d'Ávila.
The name Uauá stems from indigenous Tupi-Guarani language, reflecting the native heritage of this Brazilian northeastern region.
The municipal administration center operates from Praça Belarmino José Rodrigues, offering services through telephone contact at +55 74 3673-1938.
The municipality generates substantial revenue from goat farming, which represents one-third of its total economic production.
Location: Bahia
Elevation above the sea: 462 m
Shares border with: Monte Santo, Andorinha, Canudos, Chorrochó, Curaçá, Jaguarari
Website: http://uaua.ba.gov.br/
GPS coordinates: -9.84194,-39.48194
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:56
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