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Ituaçu, Municipality in Chapada Diamantina region, Bahia, Brazil

Located at 833 meters above sea level, Ituaçu extends across 1,199 square kilometers of terrain in northeastern Brazil's state of Bahia.

The municipality received its official foundation status on August 26, 1897, emerging from the Portuguese colonial administrative divisions established in Bahia.

Musicians Moraes Moreira and Gilberto Gil represent the strong musical heritage of Ituaçu, contributing to Brazilian musical traditions through their compositions.

The municipality maintains connections with Salvador, the state capital, through a 530-kilometer road network that serves its 19,030 residents.

The Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Alívio stands as a central architectural element in Ituaçu, representing local religious traditions and construction methods.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 833 m

Shares border with: Jussiape, Barra da Estiva, Brumado, Contendas do Sincorá, Rio de Contas, Tanhaçu

GPS coordinates: -13.81278,-41.29694

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:21

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